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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 15, 1956 reads, "Suzanne Caldwell, left, Janice Petersen and Donnie McMellis, all aged 7, peer over shoulder of teacher, Mrs. Pasternak, as she opens shower present. Children were so sorry to see their favorite teacher leave, one said, 'I don't want to be promoted unless Mrs. Pasternak is promoted too."; See images #00134688 through #00134689 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
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