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Photo of the Latvian dance group in the kitchen at the International Institute of Los Angeles, 435 South Boyle Avenue. Dancers were eating before performing at the 7th International Folk Dance Festival at the Philharmonic Auditorium. Helena Hofmanis is standing in the far left corner. Note majority of the group is wearing their traditional Latvian dress. Photo taken: March 1956.
Hofmanis, Helena International Institute of Los Angeles Dance companies--California--Los Angeles Costumes Kitchens--California--Los Angeles Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades of L.A. Collection photographs Shades of L.A. Latvian American photographs
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