Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Boys from financially disadvantaged backgrounds participate in a free summer camp in Griffith Park. The camp, which was organized by Sheriff Biscailuz, lasted hosted groups of 100 boys for 10 days at a time. While at camp, the boys participated in activities such as swimming, fencing, baseball, various hobbies, and a nonsectarian religious program. The camp's 1937 season lasted from July 6th to September 4th. Text from original nitrate sleeve: Camps - Sheriff's Boys - in Griffith Park
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image
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
ark:/21198/zz0027xscw
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Camps--California--Los Angeles Education Fencing--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles
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