This image was originally part of a California State Library photographic history project documenting the daily lives and historical, political, and cultural contributions of California's diverse communities. On June 12, 1999, Long Beach residents donated to the Long Beach Public Library 398 family and personal photographs as part of this ongoing statewide project. Shown here are three colorfully dressed women seated at a decorated banquet table. This image was taken during the Long Beach Police Chief Senior Advisory Group luncheon, February 29, 1996, in the Chief's Conference Room at the Public Safety Building. The donor states that "Mrs. Phillomene is on the left" in this image. DATE NOTES: Noted on image back. ORIG. IMAGE: 6" x 8.5" color glossy print. NEGATIVE: No. KEYWORDS: African, Americans, multiethnic, diversity, costume.
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