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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 22, 1957 reads, "Injun Mike learns about gold - Brandishing his tomahawk and decked out with feathers on his head, Cub Scout Mike Kill, 11, of Newhall takes time out from world of make believe to read historical landmark at Placerita Canyon State and County park. There will be more palefaces than Indians 2 p.m. Sunday when historical pageant observing first finding of gold in California takes place. Ceremonies will be held three miles east of Newhall on Highway 6."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
La Mesa Club Native Sons of the Golden West Kiwanis International Gold--California--Los Angeles County--History Monuments--California--Los Angeles County Plaques, plaquettes--California--Los Angeles County Boys--California--Los Angeles County Children's costumes--California--Los Angeles County Parks--California--Los Angeles County Placerita Canyon (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Placerita Canyon State Park (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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