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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 3, 1955 reads, "Tells 'Golden Dream tale - Mrs. Harry Karr, left, president of San Fernando parlor of Native Daughters of Golden West, shows visitor 'Oak of the Golden Dream' in Placerita Canyon Park, where first California gold was found in 1842. In background, above, is section of road being constructed for access to park."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Native Daughters of the Golden West.--San Fernando Mission Parlor No. 280 (San Fernando, Calif.)--Presidents Women--California--Los Angeles County Men--California--Los Angeles County Dirt roads--California--Los Angeles County Trees--California--Los Angeles County Parks--California--Los Angeles County Gold--California--Los Angeles County--History Natural monuments--California--Los Angeles County Placerita Canyon (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Placerita Canyon State Park (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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