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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated December 5, 1964 partially reads, "A dog, as you have heard, is man's best friend. But for some men - and women - a dog is more. A dog can mean freedom and a chance to live a full life again. For these dogs are guide dogs for the blind. International Guiding Eyes, Inc., in North Hollywood, is an organization which trains guide dogs and then donates them, free of charge, to blind persons." Pictured is Theresa Vinsant, 26, of Los Angeles, and her guide dog, Freya.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
International Guiding Eyes, Inc Blind--Services for--California--Los Angeles Animal training--California--Los Angeles Guide dogs--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles German shepherd dog North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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