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Photograph caption dated September 17, 1957 reads "Members of Sisters of Holy Cross, Catholic order, examine preliminary plans for 200-bed hospital they will operate in San Fernando. Campaign to raise $750,000 will open in October. Hospital will be fourth operated by order in West, second in state. Federal and state governments have granted $2,451,984 for construction. From left are Sister Mary Leonella, Provincial Council member; Mother Virginia Marie, Provincial and Sister Mary Laurencita, administrator, St. Agnes Hospital in Fresno."
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