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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph article dated March 13, 1963 partially reads, "A touch of old Ireland comes to the Robert S. O'Neill home in North Hollywood each year. The family always celebrates St. Patrick's Day by giving a neighborhood dinner and party. 'And we make it as Irish as possible,' Mrs. O'Neill said, 'from decorations to the food.' The O'Neills, native Californians, started the tradition because of their Irish ancestry. (Mrs. O'Neill's maiden name was Patterson)." Photograph caption reads, "Mulligan Stew is the main dish for all the O'Neills' St. Patrick Day dinner parties. Here Mrs. O'Neill dices the last carrot into the pot. Now stew is ready to cook for remaining 30 minutes. The family's neighbors contribute other Irish dishes for the event." See images 00154889 through 00154891 for all photos in this series.
Saint Patrick's Day decorations Saint Patrick's Day Holiday cooking Holidays Celebrations Dwellings Families Women North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs
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