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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated October 19, 1962 reads, "Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, is shown here with Valley 'W.O.W.s' Sally Bennett, Lyla Kaufman, Shirley Strick and Beverly Blitzer. The 30 'Women on Wheels' will leave Tuesday for a bus tour of the state to hold rallies, raise funds and pass out literature. Richards will launch the W.O.W.s at 9 a.m. Tuesday on the first leg of their journey and will meet them Tuesday night at a Fresno rally."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Richards, Richard Washington Opportunities for Women, inc Associations, institutions, etc.--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Legislators--United States Political candidates--United States Men--Political activity--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Women political activists--United States Gloves--California--San Fernando Valley Berets--California--San Fernando Valley Draperies--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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