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Photograph caption dated May 11, 1957 reads "Mrs. Tobin of Sepulveda, whose brood includes seven adopted and foster children (she won't say which is which), will be one of the Valley's busiest mothers on Mother's Day tomorrow. They'll prepare Mother's Day dinner for her. From left are, seated, Teresa, 10; Mrs. Tobin; Gene, 13; Keith, 22; on floor, Donna, 17; standing, Don, 14; Stanley, 15; husband, Tony, a fireman, and Phil, 13."
Women Men Children Families Foster parents Foster children Mother's Day Sepulveda (Los Angeles, Calif.) North Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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