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Photograph caption dated March 15, 1960 reads, "Forty-nine star flag, that once flew over capitol in Washington, is presented to Rio Vista School by Jacques Schiller, 11, second from right, who calls attention to number of stars. Jacques got flag after sending special request to Congressman Joe Holt. Mrs. Jeannette C. Button, principal, receives gift which is held by Jack Gould, 11, left, and Larry Zika, 11. All three boys are members of Cub Scout Pack 82. Presentation was made during youth activity day attended by 80 parents."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Rio Vista Elementary School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Boy Scouts of America Cub Scouts--California--Los Angeles Elementary school principals--California--Los Angeles Women school principals--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Gifts--California--Los Angeles Flags--United States Elementary schools--California--Los Angeles Schools--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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