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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated February 5, 1963 partially reads, "Donald Lestrange, Reseda, is 10 years old. And he's getting his first opportunity to ride a bicycle. Donald is a victim of rheumatoid arthritis and has been since he was 2 years old. But through extensive physical therapy and medication, he is slowly gaining use of his arms, legs and hips. He has been chosen this year's 'Stop Arthritis Boy' for the Southern California chapter of the Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation, whose annual fund drive is this month."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Foundation.--Southern California Chapter Associations, institutions, etc.--California--San Fernando Valley Rheumatoid arthritis in children--California--San Fernando Valley Boys--California--San Fernando Valley Bicycles--California--San Fernando Valley Bicycles--California--San Fernando Valley--Wheels San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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