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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 10, 1962 reads, "Husbands wore a large variety of Japanese hats to the event. Displaying their costumes, from left, are Paul Ryckoff, Encino; John Talbot, Sherman Oaks; Bob Davis, Dr. Ross Huntley, Sherman Oaks, and Dahlman." The article partially reads, "The Hilltoppers of the Assistance League transformed the gardens of the Robert Munro estate in Toluca Lake into a Japanese fantasyland for their annual 'Party of the August Moon.'"; See images #00116147 through #00116152 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Assistance League of Southern California Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Parties--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Eating & drinking--California--Los Angeles Clothing and dress--California--Los Angeles--Japanese influences Backyards--California--Toluca Lake (Los Angeles) Toluca Lake (Los Angeles, Calif.) Night photographs Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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