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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 5, 1959 reads, "Marilyn Monroe accepts invitation to the West Coast Benefit Premiere of 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' to enlarge facilities at the California Educational Clinic for brain-damaged children, located in North Hollywood. Virginia Mavaro, of North Hollywood, and Charles Pearlman, of Reseda, join the Rev. Robert Q. Kennaugh, executive director of MEND, Inc. (Mental Education in New Directions), in asking Miss Monroe to attend. MEND is sponsoring the event, which will take place Dec. 15 at the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood. Tickets are on sale at the theater and the clinic, at 13033 Ventura Blvd."
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Monroe, Marilyn,--1926-1962 Mental Education in New Directions, Inc Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Clergy--California--San Fernando Valley Children--California--San Fernando Valley Children with disabilities--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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