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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Kate Crutcher was married to John Page Crutcher, a prominent Los Angeles attorney whose father helped found the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, still in operation today. A major figure in Los Angeles social circles, Kate was known for her tireless philanthropic efforts most notably on behalf of Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and the Community Chest. She was president of the Children's Hospital Society for 40 years, organizing guilds of volunteers and raising money. Crutcher continued to work for the civic good of Los Angeles until her death, at age 85, on October 28, 1954. Photograph caption dated November 29, 1954 reads "Be-sequined accessories are among the many items made by Valleyites and Valleyite Juniors of the Kate Crutcher Workers for their Christmas country fair scheduled Saturday at the Encino home of Mrs. Howard E. Freeman. Arranging a display for one booth are Mmes. John D. Buchanan, chairman, Linden Leavitt Jr, and Daphne S. McGurk, from left."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Kate Crutcher Workers Women--California--San Fernando Valley Handicraft--California--San Fernando Valley Volunteers--California--San Fernando Valley Christmas decorations--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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