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Title
Gifts for orphans
Alternative Title
Valley Times Photo Collection
Creator
Brich, George
Contributor
This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian
Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Date Created and/or Issued
1963
Contributing Institution
Los Angeles Public Library
Collection
Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection
Rights Information
Images available for reproduction and use. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/OrderingUse.html for additional information.
Description
Photograph caption dated December 9, 1963 reads, "Margo Mia Mendenhall and Charlie MacArthur, both 3, give their approval of Christmas items for orphans abroad. Valley members helping with the project are from left Mmes. John Hopkins, president, Van Nuys, left; Ferdinand Mendenhall and James MacArthur." The article partially reads, "Each child in three orphanages abroad will have a brand new toy and filled stockings for Christmas thanks to 'Operation Handclasp' and the United States Navy and a group of Valley women. Blankets, clothing, 500 Mattel toys and other items will be delivered for International Orphans Inc. by 'Operation Handclasp.'"
Type
Image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm.
Photographic prints
Identifier
00125910
Valley Times Collection
HCNVT_d030_f35_i27
CARL0005428943
http://173.196.26.125/cdm/ref/collection/photos/id/57589
Subject
International Orphans Inc
Associations, institutions, etc.--California--San Fernando Valley
Women--California--San Fernando Valley
Toddlers--California--San Fernando Valley
Gifts--California--San Fernando Valley
Christmas presents
Bows (Ribbon work)--California--San Fernando Valley
Dolls--California--San Fernando Valley
San Fernando Valley (Calif.)
Group portraits
Portrait photographs
Valley Times Collection photographs
Time Period
1961-1970

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