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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 23, 1956 reads, "That was the cry this week as workmen started the task of removing several large walnut trees from the seven acre site of the new St. Mel's church and school. Shown lending a helping hand to the workmen are Gretchen Martin, president of the St. Mel's Women's Club. Father Michael O'Conner, pastor and Paul Gaye, president of the St. Mel's Men's Club."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
St. Mel Catholic Church (Los Angeles, Calif.) Clergy--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Clearing of land--California--Los Angeles Trees--California--Los Angeles Woodland Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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