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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 20, 1949 reads "Mrs. Charles Silva, left, and Mrs. James Segel put sewing machines to work in dressmaking class at North Hollywood Evening High School with able assistance of Emma J. Thistlewhite, instructor. More than 2000 adults are enrolled in the North Hollywood program and more are enrolling each evening."; See images #00032809 and #00132863 through #00132868 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Women--California--Los Angeles Adult education teachers--California--Los Angeles Adult education students--California--Los Angeles Adult education--California--Los Angeles Evening and continuation schools--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Schools--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) High schools--California--Los Angeles Sewing--Study and teaching (Continuing education)--California--Los Angeles Sewing machines--California--Los Angeles Textile fabrics--California--Los Angeles Tables--California--Los Angeles Chairs--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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