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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 4, 1955 reads "A power tool class for women is under way at the Neiman-Reed Lumber Co. salesroom in Van Nuys, with Mrs. Lila Zinnato, instructor, heading the group. Mrs. Zinnato is the only woman instructor of a ladies' power tool class in the entire nation. Every Wednesday night from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the students learn fundamentals of power tool techniques. Next class is open for new students May 17."
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Neiman-Reed Lumber Co. (Los Angeles, Calif.) Women--California--Los Angeles Teachers--California--Los Angeles Hardware stores--California--Los Angeles Power tools--Study and teaching--California--Los Angeles Stores & shops--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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