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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated November 16, 1963 partially reads, "The Rev. W. James Smith, pastor of Valley Advent Christian Church, Pacoima, has experienced a dual ministry as a servant of the church and the state. Devoted to meeting man's spiritual and social welfare, Mr. Smith has held a divided ministry as a pastor and, secondly, as a social worker for state welfare agencies. Mr. Smith, who regards social work as a form of the ministry, believes his background has been an invaluable tool for understanding human behavior."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Valley Advent Christian Church (Pacoima, Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Advent Christian Church (Pacoima, Los Angeles, Calif.)--Clergy Church buildings--California--Pacoima (Los Angeles) Pulpits--California--Los Angeles Clergy--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Pacoima (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs
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