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Photograph caption dated April 20, 1956 reads, "Weaving snake-like through Valley garden are members of Blue Bird Bells of Van Nuys, led by Indian dance instructor 'Win' Fairchild. Trio of Cheryl DelBeato, Barbara Ward and Linda O'Connor have started learning basic heel-toe step. Soon, however, they will be taught Toas Pony, Laguna Scalp and other famous dances."; See image #00135190 for additional photo in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Blue Bird Bells Dance teachers--California--Los Angeles Indian dance--California--Los Angeles Dance--California--Los Angeles Girls--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Drums (Musical instruments) Native Americans--Clothing Indians--Music Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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