Photograph article dated March 23, 1949 reads, "Belmont High School Principal Dr. Veirling Kersey (right), dressed in toga and wearing a laurel wreath reminiscent of Latin garb of centuries ago, stands with Mrs. Miriam Evans, head of school's Latin department, as similarly gowned students formed "picket line" in protest of the school's dirty building and campus. Dr. Kersey lauded the "strike" for cleaner conditions, thanked Mrs. Evans for campaign suggestion to set example for entire city."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Belmont High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) High school student activities--California--Los Angeles High school principals--California--Los Angeles High school students--California--Los Angeles Protest movements--California--Los Angeles Clothing and dress--California--Los Angeles Litter (Trash)--California--Los Angeles High schools--California--Los Angeles Togas--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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