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Description
6 images. Magner White Series pictures, 10 January 1952. Daniel R. De Vita, property owner, near Avalon Gardens, is against public housing except in slum areas Mrs. Jennie Flores, living in low-rent housing project, "Ramona Gardens", believes in public housing Vincent, 6 Jerry, 12 Larry, 10 Cecilia, 11 Patsy, 13, children of Mrs. Flores Mr. and Mrs. Genaro Garcia (Mary), former residents of public housing project, now own their own home William, 8 Jimmy, 14 Yolanda, 4 1/2 Gloria, 11, children of Mr. and Mrs. Garcia. Caption slip reads: "Photographer: McCarty. Date: 1952-01-10. Reporter: Petty. Assignment: Housing series. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5: Daniel R. DeVita, 746 E 88th Place Mrs. Jennie Flores, 2825 Lancaster Ave., Ramona Gardens, with 5 children, l. to r.: Vincent, 6 Mrs. Flores and Patsy, 13. 7 & 8: William, 8 Yolanda, 4 1/2 (with doll) Mrs. Mary Garcia Mr. Genaro Garcia and Gloria, 11, in their home, 404 Betty Avenue".
Type
image
Format
6 photographs : negatives, b&w 10 x 13 cm. negatives (photographic) photographs
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