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PARTIES EXTRA! MAY, 2013

Photos from a Symphony Show House Evening.

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PARTIES EXTRA! May, 2013

Photos from the Junior League's 85th Anniversary Gala.

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PARTIES EXTRA! May, 2013

Photos from Junior League donor reception.

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Parties, Etc.---May 19, 2013

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By Helen Ford Wallace---400 Oklahoma City Junior League members and guests celebrated the 85th anniversary with a party at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

Social Scene---May 19, 2013

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By Peggy Gandy---The Impact Oklahoma Grant Awards Reception was held at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club.

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