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Photograph caption dated June 30, 1960 reads, "Sherman Oaks Lions Club members hand over wrapped bundles of magazines sent monthly by club, to foreign lands 'to spread good will and democratic ideals,' to postmistress Kay Bogendorfer. This shipment, mailed by, from left, club president Nate Aberson, members Marty Evans and Gary Van Diepen, goes to schools, libraries in Far East. Next month's 2,000-pound shipment will go to more than 300 schools in India. Persons wishing to contribute magazines may do so by contacting Sherman Oaks Lions at POplar 2-4828 or DIckens 5-2185."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Sherman Oaks Lions Club Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles--Societies and clubs Mail preparation--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Postmasters--United States Periodicals Post office buildings--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Interiors--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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