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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. San Fernando Valley State College is now California State University Northridge. Photograph caption dated December 24, 1963 reads Pi Kappa Tau, a fraternity at San Fernando Valley State College, decided 24 needy children, 7 to 12 years old, should have something to smile about during Christmas, 1963. On Sunday the fraternity entertained the children at a turkey dinner and Christmas party. There were presents for all. Left, Evelyn Hurtado's joyous face expresses the pleasure she's experiencing in opening her gift. Right, Vickie Adams (not pictured) receives help in breaking the 'Pineta (sic),' which holds food and prizes. See image 00147764 for additional photo in this series.
San Fernando Valley State College Girls--California--Los Angeles Dolls--California--Los Angeles Gifts--California--Los Angeles Northridge (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs
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