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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. San Fernando Valley State College is now California State University, Northridge. Photograph caption dated October 27, 1961 partially reads "A dormitory weekend. Anything can happen during the weekend at the Valley State College women's residence hall, but most frequently girls spend their time studying, relaxing or dating. At right, Barbara takes advantage of the college's number one mode of transportation-the bicycle-to cross the campus." Barbara English and her twin sister Beverly attend the school. See images 00147411 through 00147417 for all photos in this series.
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