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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated January 1, 1958 reads "Glendale's beautiful float 'Hawaiian Paradise' won Rose pageant's first place in Class A, cities of 100,000 to 200,000 population. A lifelike floral statue of legendary King Kamahemeha [sic], last of the island's monarchs, dominated the entry brilliant in tropical flowers, Hawaiian cocoanut palms and ferns. Left to right are Peter Kawekin, Carlyle Nelson, Danny Santos and Hilo Hattie, famous Island entertainer." See image 00155405 for additional photo in this series.
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