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Photograph caption dated February 5, 1959 reads, "Plaque honoring the late Joe Garcia, gardener-caretaker at Encino Playground for eight years, is read during unveiling ceremonies by, from left, Vierling Kersey, vice president, Recreation Commission; Harry Renfro, representing Encino community; Mrs. Joseph Siegel, chairman, Garcia Memorial Committee; Mrs. Claudina Garcia, mother of Garcia; Dr. Scott T. Brewer, minister, Encino First Presbyterian Church, and Miss Linda Robar, representing youth in community."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Memorial rites and ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Plaques, plaquettes--California--Los Angeles Memorials--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Playgrounds--California--Encino (Los Angeles) Encino (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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