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Photograph included in the exhibit: "From Hula Hoops to Hanoi: L.A. Concerns, 1954-1965." Photograph caption dated February 17, 1958 reads, "Gathering around campfire in traditional Indian costume, father and son members of Sunland-Tujunga Y-Indian Guide Tribe hold annual installation ceremony. This YMCA program features close relationship between father and son, with both parent and youngster joining in making their own Indian costumes, studying Indian crafts and outdoor camping trips. Y-Indian guide program is largest single Valley 'Y' enterprise with 353 clubs and 5,760 members."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Sunland-Tujunga YMCA Camps--California--Los Angeles Campfires--California--Los Angeles Fathers and sons--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Native Americans--Clothing Night photographs Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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