Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. This is a picture of Twelve Oaks Lodge, the thirteen-room home of Minneapolis publisher, the late James Clark Fifield at La Crescenta. His widow, Mrs. Effie Woodward Fifield deeded the house to the International Sunshine Society for the benefit of the elderly homeless. This photograph was published in the Los Angeles Times along with an inset portrait of Mrs. Fifield. Refer to article: "Plight of Old Friend Inspires Philanthropy," Los Angeles Times, Aug 4, 1935: C12. Text from negative sleeve: 1650- Aug 22 [date faded], Twelve Oaks Lodge. Home of Mrs. Effie Woodward Fifield of La Crescenta. Devoted to home for the aged. 7-18-35 Handwritten on negative: [bottom right] 7-18-35
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