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Photograph caption dated June 11, 1956 reads "Richard James Elroy, 15, became first Scout in Panorama City to win Eagle award--highest Scouting honor. Above, he displays plaque awarded by Chase Street PTA for outstanding service. Looking on are Richard D. Thayer, scoutmaster of Troop 102, and Mrs. Richard Elroy, winner's mother. Richard also received citation from local Rotary Club."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Boy Scouts of America Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Teenage boys--California--Los Angeles Mothers and sons--California--Los Angeles Boy Scouts--California--Los Angeles Eagle Scouts--California--Los Angeles Scout leaders--California--Los Angeles Award winners--California--Los Angeles Plaques, plaquettes--California--Los Angeles Uniforms--California--Los Angeles Panorama City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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