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Photograph caption dated January 20, 1962 reads, "Science fair at Sequoia Junior High School brings out ingenuity in students. At left, Tracy Farrington and Janet Diskin exhibit their snakes which won a second place. Next is Paul Page with his robot, 'Bugsy,' which took a blue ribbon in physical science exhibits. Lewis (Spaceman) Solitske, third from left, demonstrates his Geiger counter. He was awarded an honorable mention for his work. At right, John Roberts holds up a butterfly from his collection, which won a first place in collection category. The exhibits are among 130 entered in the fair." Pictured are Tracy Farrington (left) and Janet Diskin.; See images #00142992 through #00142995 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
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