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Photograph caption dated January 3, 1963 reads, "Indian dancers in North American Indian Dance Association make their hobby an art with authentic costumes and dances. At left, Oklahoma Indian dancers give colorful rendition of traditional dance. They are (from left) Paul Bonsky Jr., Granada Hills; George Bauer, Mission Hills; Jim Taylor, Northridge, and Bruce Sangez, Panorama City. All dancing is done to rhythmic drum beats and chants of (at right) Paul Bonsky, Jack Hall, Granada Hills, and John Stephens, Van Nuys. At bottom, women dancers illustrate a more subdued step. They are (from left) Mary Stephens, Van Nuys; Kathy Wheeler, Woodland Hills; Norma Conger, North Hollywood; Sylvia Dunham, Panorama City; Flora Hall, Granada Hills, and Alyce Motte, Glendale." Pictured are Paul Bonsky, Jack Hall and John Stephens.; See images #00121884 through #00121886 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;20 x 24 cm. Photographic prints
North American Indian Dance Association Dance companies--California--San Fernando Valley Indian dancers--California--San Fernando Valley Dancers--California--San Fernando Valley Dance--California--San Fernando Valley Drums (Musical instruments) Men--California--San Fernando Valley Native Americans--Clothing San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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