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Photograph caption dated September 27, 1962 reads, "Something new is coming to the Valley soon. The southern section bureau of welfare of the California Teachers Association is planning a new Southern California Retired Teachers' Home at 7044 Kester Ave., Van Nuys. The home will have 59 garden-type apartment units. Participating in groundbreaking ceremonies, from left, are William T. Wright, architect; Mrs. Maria Glasgol, president of the welfare bureau; Philip Prell, who donated the property in memory of his late wife who dedicated her life to teaching, and Dr. Lionell De Silva, executive secretary of the southern section of CTA."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
California Retired Teachers' Association California Teachers Association.--Southern Section Prell Gardens (Los Angeles, Calif.) Ground breaking ceremonies--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Shovels--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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