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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated February 14, 1962 partially reads, "The Northridge Military Academy, a private boys' school in Northridge, teaches .22 rifle marksmanship as part of the regular studies. Every Saturday, a group of 30-40 youths leaves for Wes Thompson's public rifle range in Soledad Canyon for shooting practice. There the boys fire the regular National Rifle Association classification courses and earn their merits toward medals and awards."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Northridge Military Academy Cadets--California--Los Angeles County Armed Forces--Officers Teachers--California--Los Angeles County Target practice--California--Los Angeles County Rifle-ranges--California--Los Angeles County Rifle practice--California--Los Angeles County Men--California--Los Angeles County Armed Forces--Firearms Young men--California--Los Angeles County Unincorporated areas--California--Los Angeles County Soledad Canyon (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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