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Photograph caption dated October 1, 1956 reads, "Fred Harms, his wife and son, Michael, 3, center, East German refugees, find haven in North Hollywood home of Mr. and Mrs. Helmut Bandsze. Both families were brought to U.S. by St. Matthews Lutheran Church of North Hollywood. Bandszes arrived six months ago. From left are Gabriele Bandsze, 5, Mrs. Bandsze, Mrs. Harms, Michael Harms, Helmut Bandsze, Fred Harms, and Jimmy Simmons, 3, son of pastor, the Rev. John G. Simmons and Mrs. Simmons."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Immigrants--United States Immigrant families--United States Families--California--Los Angeles Children of immigrants--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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