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Photograph caption dated December 9, 1959 reads, "Float entered in Bethlehem Star Parade which placed first was prepared by Sons of Norway in Van Nuys. Scene typifies Norwegian Yule season home life. Granny, in the comfort of her rocker, busies herself with needlework as heads of the household sort Christmas decorations and string garlands around tree in preparation for Santa Claus' visit."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Sons of Norway (U.S.).--Norrona Lodge No. 50 (Van Nuys, Calif.) Bethlehem Star Parade (Los Angeles, Calif.) Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Parades--California--Los Angeles--Religious aspects Parade floats--California--Los Angeles Parades--California--Los Angeles Award winners--California--Los Angeles Signs and signboards--California--Los Angeles Christmas trees--California--Los Angeles Spectators--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Norwegians--Clothing Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Night photographs Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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