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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 13, 1956 reads, "Mrs. Dena Picoulas of North Hollywood reminds her adopted Greek orphan, Peter, 2 1/2, of ancient Greek traditions. Mrs. Picoulas and husband brought waif from Greece after discovering they would have to wait more than year to adopt child in U.S."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Adoption--California--Los Angeles Intercountry adoption--California--Los Angeles Mothers and sons--California--Los Angeles Adoptive parents--California--Los Angeles Adopted children--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Reading--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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