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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 16, 1955 reads "Above ladies may one day be responsible for saving lives of victims suddently (sic) plunged to brink of death by unexpected atomic attack. Instructress is Mrs. Suzanne Alton of Red Cross in Van Nuys. 'Victim' is Mrs. Jan Loche."; See images #00136345 through #00136346 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
American Red Cross.--Van Nuys Chapter--Employees Women--California--Los Angeles Teachers--California--Los Angeles Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Civil defense readiness--California--Los Angeles Civil defense drills--California--Los Angeles Emergency drills--California--Los Angeles Tables--California--Los Angeles Paperwork (Office practice)--California--Los Angeles Uniforms--California--Los Angeles Orthopedic slings--California--Los Angeles Flags--United States Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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