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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated November 24, 1955 reads, "Connie Lyn Armstrong sniffs appreciatively as parents, Dr. and Mrs. Laymon Armstrong of Tarzana, open oven for one more look at holiday's traditional bird. Cake and pies are baked, and turkey's almost ready for about 20 guests who will observe Thanksgiving day with the Armstrong family following custom of sharing established on first Thanksgiving day."; See images #00109634, #00125136, and #00144241 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Thanksgiving Day--California--Los Angeles Thanksgiving cooking--California--Los Angeles Families--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Girls--California--Los Angeles Stoves--California--Los Angeles Cooking (Turkey)--California--Los Angeles Roasting (Cooking)--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Tarzana (Los Angeles) Kitchens--California--Los Angeles Tarzana (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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