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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated July 10, 1965 reads "For me? - Kelly Flinders, 5 of Canoga Park doesn't seem too sure about accepting a balloon being offered by Hokey the Clown (George McAthy) but she finally took it and the Los Angeles Recreation and Parks department's traveling circus got back underway last night at Orcutt Park in Canoga Park. Local youngsters were recruited by ring master Fred Hertwig to play animals in the extravaganza. The traveling circus makes its way to Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Recreation Center Monday and moves on Wednesday to Studio City Park, 12621 Rye St. 'Step right up...now in the center ring...'"
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles (Calif.).--Department of Recreation and Parks--Officials and employees Men--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Girls--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Crowds--California--Los Angeles Clowns--California--Los Angeles Theatrical makeup--California--Los Angeles Costumes Balloon decorations--California--Los Angeles Orcutt Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Night photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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