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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 8, 1961 reads, "Hank Zivetz - Assails film critics." The Los Angeles Board of Education was petitioned to cease showing eight films about communism because they were claimed to be "pure [communist] propaganda." Henry Zivetz was a member of the American Federation of Teachers defending the films.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles (Calif.).--Board of Education Men--California--San Fernando Valley Teachers--California--San Fernando Valley Legislative hearings--California--San Fernando Valley Communism--Education (Secondary)--United States Propaganda--California--San Fernando Valley Microphones San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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