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Photograph article dated July 27, 1964 reads, "More than 10,000 children of all ages were guests of Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus at a special matinee for Los Angeles' many charity groups at the Sports Arena. The afternoon was an extra special treat for 160 children and their families from the seven day camps of the Braille Institute of Los Angeles. The blind children met and laughed at several clowns and animals. It was the fourth annual circus day for Braille Institute...Frankie, the clown, below left, introduces Sherry Keviwitch, Sylmar; Gerry Leary and Eugene Leary, Sherman Oaks, and Cathy Peterson, Sylmar, to the camels..."; See images #00114492 through #00114494 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Braille Institute of America Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (Los Angeles, Calif.) Circus animals--California--Los Angeles Children, Blind--California--Los Angeles Camels--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Clowns--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Exposition Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) University Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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