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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated March 3, 1958 reads, "Discussing forthcoming campaign for sheriff are Mrs. Leiland Atherton Irish, Los Angeles civic leader who has been appointed chairman of the women's division of the Committee to Elect Pete Pitchess sheriff. Pitchess, former FBI agent, was named Undersheriff by Sheriff Biscailuz in 1953."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Political campaigns--California--San Fernando Valley Political participation--California--San Fernando Valley Political candidates--California--San Fernando Valley Women in politics--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Maps San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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