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Photograph caption dated July 29, 1961 reads "Kids crowd Chucko the Clown - Chucko the Clown climbs atop wagon to keep himself from being hemmed in by the kiddies as he distributes autographed pictures at the third annual Pacoima Community Fair which opened Wednesday for a five-day run. Fair, sponsored by the Pacoima Chamber of Commerce, continues at Van Nuys boulevard and Sharp avenue with carnival rides and game booths."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Parents--California--Los Angeles Crowds--California--Los Angeles Clowns--California--Los Angeles Theatrical makeup--California--Los Angeles Hats--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Costumes Balloon decorations--California--Los Angeles Carnivals--California--Los Angeles Pacoima (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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