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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 9, 1950 reads, "Christmas is coming, and little girls from Los Angeles Orphanage already have their hopes set on dolls--like the one S/Sgt. Leo T. Batt holds up for Johnie, 9, and Carolyn, 7, left. Carolyn holds a dress she's making for doll she'll get if Marine Reserves' Toys for Tots drive attains goal."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;14 x 11 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Orphanage United States.--Marine Corps--Officers Armed Forces--Officers Men--California--San Fernando Valley Girls--California--San Fernando Valley Dolls--California--San Fernando Valley Doll clothes--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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