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St. Elisabeth Catholic Church and Elementary School, in Van Nuys, are located at 14655 Kittridge Street and 6635 Tobias Avenue, respectively. Photograph caption dated October 22, 1955 reads "Parasols, fans and Japanese lanterns will be much in evidence when kimono-attired members of St. Elizabeth's (sic) Altar and Rosary Society welcome guests to group's annual fall fashion show, 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Sportsmen's Lodge. Shown trying out garb are, from left, Mmes. George Brandy, commentator; Forrest Winker and John Molinar, committee chairmen."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
St. Elisabeth Catholic Church (Los Angeles, Calif.).--Altar and Rosary Society Women--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley--Societies and clubs Kimonos--California--San Fernando Valley Clothing and dress--California--San Fernando Valley Umbrellas--California--San Fernando Valley Fans--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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