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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated January 24, 1963 partially reads, "The Los Angeles County Museum has all the appearance and many of the features of a fashionable, rather staid university. But none of the pains. No tests. Or grades. Or required reading. But it does have the essential ingredient of a college or university - the tools that provide an avenue to learning. The museum's specialties include art, history, science and education. And the educational experience is open to persons of all ages." A man identified as museum guard, P. E. Britton relaxes in the cafeteria.; See images #00126583 through #00126586 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles County Museum Murals--California--Los Angeles Cafeterias--California--Los Angeles Museums--California--Los Angeles Watchmen--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Exposition Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) University Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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