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Photograph was edited for publication purposes The Black-Foxe Military Institute was located at 637 N. Wilcox Avenue in Hancock Park. Founded in 1928, the school taught kindergarten through twelfth grades and included such notable students as Larry Hagman, Gene Wilder, and Harry Carey Jr. among its alumni. The school was demolished in the late 1960's and condominiums were built in its place. Photograph caption dated May 14, 1956 reads, "American Legion Commanders congratulate Black Foxe cadets from North Hollywood on completing their first year on Legion scholarships. Left to right, Andy Hunsaker, 20th district commander; Gary Walker; Irl Goshaw, junior past commander; Jim Snyder; Hugh Hollomon, 20th district chairman, and Major Earle A. Foxe, president of Black Foxe Military Institute."
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