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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 16, 1955 reads "Johnathan Vannerson, son of songstress Martha Tilton, claimed attention of kiddies and parents as he prepared for dive into pool during festive county fair staged at Isabelle Buckley School in Van Nuys. Afternoon's festivities included such fun events as fortune telling, games, rides."; See images #00135675 through #00135676 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Tilton, Martha--Family Isabelle Buckley School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Isabelle Buckley School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Girls--California--Los Angeles Children of celebrities--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Private schools--California--Los Angeles Schools--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Diving--California--Los Angeles Diving boards--California--Los Angeles Swimming pools--California--Los Angeles Trees--California--Los Angeles Reflections Awnings Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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