A program sheet headed: "El Bekal March as played for the patrol and sung by the Chanters of El Bekal Temple Long Beach, Cal." Photos include Robert R. Ruchti, Potentate, 1954; W. Blair Gibbens, Assistant Rabban; Oakley K. Morton, Chief Rabban; Cecil Fulcher, Oriental Guide; Howard C. LeManquais, Recorder; Edward M. Humes, High Priest and Prophet; Frank C. Blair, Treasurer; group photos of El Bekal Temple Patrol and Temple Chanters. El Bekal is a play on words for L (El) B (Be)Cal (Kal) - LB Cal (Long Beach, California). DATE NOTES: 1954. ORIG. IMAGE: 8" x 10" B&W glossy print. NEGATIVE: no. KEYWORDS: Shriners, fez hats.
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