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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated December 16, 1962 partially reads, "When you talk Christmas around a certain Miller household in Van Nuys, you'd better use capital letters. And underline it...'The decorations reflect years and years of the family enjoying themselves together,' Mrs. Miller said. 'We're a tradition-bound family. It's something we've had since my sons and daughter were children and now I couldn't do away with it if I tried. That's the strength of a family,' she said. 'It holds families together.'"; See images #00121424 through #00121425 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Christmas--California--Los Angeles Christmas decorations--California--Los Angeles Christmas trees--California--Los Angeles Christmas tree ornaments--California--Los Angeles Table setting and decoration--California--Los Angeles Punch bowls--California--Los Angeles Coffee cups--California--Los Angeles Silver coffeepots--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Interiors--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Dwellings--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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