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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 15, 1956 reads, "Mrs. Mary Pasternak, first grade teacher at Erwin Street School in Van Nuys, sits bewildered amidst pupils and their mothers after latter gave her surprise baby shower. Mrs. Pasternak is taking a maternity leave from teaching. Mothers took children by surprise, too, bringing lollipops and refreshments for their end of party."; See images #00134688 through #00134689 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Erwin Street Elementary School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Erwin Street Elementary School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Faculty Erwin Street Elementary School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students Showers (Parties)--California--Los Angeles Elementary school teachers--California--Los Angeles Mothers--California--Los Angeles Pregnant women--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles School children--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Gifts--California--Los Angeles Classrooms--California--Los Angeles Elementary schools--California--Los Angeles Schools--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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