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Photograph included in the exhibit: "From Hula Hoops to Hanoi: L.A. Concerns, 1954-1965." Photograph caption dated August 20, 1962 reads, "Summer days are more fun when they include time for helping parents shop. Barbara, 5, with her mother, Mrs. Midas Bosley, Van Nuys." Shown is the interior of Big A, located at 8341 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park.; This series includes photographs 00082894, 00113585-00113586.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Big A (Firm) Department stores--California--Canoga Park (Los Angeles) Stores & shops--California--Canoga Park (Los Angeles) Shopping--California--Los Angeles Display of merchandise--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Girls--California--Los Angeles Necklaces--California--Los Angeles Pearls--California--Los Angeles Mothers and daughters--California--Los Angeles Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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