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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 23, 1953 reads, "Yule spirit - This Valley home at 4155 Mary Ellen Ave. shows Santa Claus peering down from his spot on the chimney. Wreaths and holly, greenery and lights lend festive air to front of house. To foster a friendlier community spirit, North Hollywood Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Christmas lighting contest. greetings such as these pictured on this page lend emphasis to the song, 'Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgins Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace.'"; See photos #00125313 through #00125319 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Santa Claus--Art North Hollywood Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas decorations--California--Los Angeles Wreaths--California--Los Angeles Pine cones--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles) Awnings Chimneys--California--Los Angeles Lawns--California--Los Angeles Mary Ellen Avenue (Los Angeles, Calif.) Sherman Oaks (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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