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The Victory - Vanowen Playground, located at 12240 Archwood St., North Hollywood, is now the Valley Plaza Park. Photograph caption dated January 18, 1961 reads, "Valley Parents Without Partners members, Mildred Saxs of Encino, from left, Helen Gardner and Bea Schwartz of Sherman Oaks, and Sam Friedland of North Hollywood, relax after the club's monthly business meeting to share ideas, new plans and progress concerning their mutual problem of raising children alone. Social activities are planned for children of the members, including parties, field trips, athletic events and trips to places of amusement."; See images #00113633 through #00113634 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Parents Without Partners, Inc Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Single parents--California--Los Angeles--Societies and clubs Parents--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Coffee drinking--California--Los Angeles Eating & drinking--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Victory-Vanowen Playground (North Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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