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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 19 and 31, 1958 reads "Hospital gives maternity teas - Obstetrical staff of West Valley Community Hospital, Encino, entertains prospective mothers with Maternity Teas, including door prizes and movies on the care of babies. The hospital accommodates 99 general medical, surgical, and obstetrical bed patients." Photograph caption dated November 17, 1959 reads "Verdant locale - Landscaping provides a restful and pleasing atmosphere for patients of the West Valley Community Hospital at 5333 Balboa Blvd. in Encino. Construction of a new wing will start next month increasing the number of beds to 154. The addition will include facilities for physical therapy and a modern X-ray department to be equipped with a 3,000 Curie cobalt bomb."; See images #00126963 and #00126964 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
West Valley Community Hospital (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hospitals--California--Los Angeles Commercial buildings--California--Los Angeles Driveways--California--Los Angeles Encino (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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