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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated March 24, 1961 reads, "A committee composed of Sunland-Tujunga citizens planning a group of art and literature discussions, and better recreational facilities in their communities, met with Los Angeles leaders at the Verdugo Hills High School to plan their program. From left, panel members Dr. Gjertund Smith, principal of the high school at 10625 Plainview Ave., Tujunga; Mrs. Estelle Prins, committee head and James Sutton, East Valley director of the Los Angeles City Park and Recreation Department, talk with Harvey Wertz, field secretary for City Councilman Everett Burkhalter, who discussed the organizational needs of an area in the throes of bettering itself."
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Verdugo Hills High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Meetings--California--Los Angeles High school principals--California--Los Angeles High schools--California--Los Angeles Schools--California--Tujunga (Los Angeles) Tujunga (Los Angeles, Calif.) Sunland (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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