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Photograph caption dated May 19, 1961 reads "Ben L. O'Brien, president of Pacoima Memorial Lutheran Hospital's board of directors, and Norwegian Consul Axel Moltke Hansen, left to right, share a shovel to plant the first tree in the hospital's Avenue of Trees Wednesday. The Norway tree will be joined by trees donated from other countries. Laurie Parillo, 3, 20125 Citronia St., Chatsworth, helps plant the tree in her own way. She represents the Sons of Norway. Behind her is Norwegian minister the Rev. Christen Hallesby."
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