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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated January 18, 1962 reads, "Zoo life is enjoyed every day by Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hattenfels, Sun Valley. At left, one of three monkeys, Poochie, takes a look at the world from Mrs. Hattenfels' shoulder. Tico the Ocelot, center, takes in the rest of the flock with a hungry eye. At right, Smokey peels down a banana - monkey style. The Hattenfels will host a meeting of the World Pet Society Feb. 25. Owners of 'different' pets in Southern California meet once a month, with their pets, to compare notes."; See images #00138310 through #00138312 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 20 cm. Photographic prints
Ocelot--California--Los Angeles Ocelots as pets--California--Los Angeles Pet owners--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Sun Valley (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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