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Photograph caption dated January 25, 1958 reads, "Mrs. H.G. Wilkes of 4363 Lemp St., North Hollywood, receives gavel as first woman elected president of North Hollywood First Christian Church, from retiring president, Ray Shorb, right, while Merle E. Fish Jr., minister looks on. Mrs. Wilkes is first woman so honored since church was founded in 1925."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
North Hollywood First Christian Church Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)--Clergy Christians (Disciples of Christ)--California--Los Angeles Christian women (Disciples of Christ)--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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