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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated January 26, 1962 partially reads, "Oldsters were caught by Valley Times TODAY photographer Gordon Dean as they hurried away the hours participating in the San Fernando Recreation Department's Senior Citizen programs. Cards, shuffleboard, doll-making were all part of the activities on the afternoon Dean dropped in at the park, 300 Park Ave., San Fernando." Photograph caption reads, "She's sewing a doll. She's Irene Edwards."; See images #00126521 through #00126524 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Soft toy making--California--San Fernando Sewing Older people--California--San Fernando Women--California--San Fernando Recreation centers--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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