This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated October 19, 1964 partially reads, "More than 1500 Valley students attend what is probably the most unique classroom in Los Angeles today. Located in Reseda, a living classroom of sheep, turkeys, chickens, rabbits and other small animals double as textbooks for fifth graders from all parts of the Valley, according to Gilbert 'Gib' Lee, director of the school. At the Blythe Street Science Center, Elkwood and Yolanda Sts. teachers may even check animals out like library books for classroom demonstrations and then return them."
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Blythe Street Science Center (Los Angeles, Calif.) Schools--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) School farms--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) Men--California--Los Angeles Sheep--California--Los Angeles Reseda (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
