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Photograph caption dated July 6, 1959 reads, "Square dancer caller Benny Matthews dons preacher robe to perform mock wedding between Carolyn Barnett and Dick Hamilton at Knothead dance held in North Hollywood. Couple were married in church ceremony day before square dance wedding. Playing part of flower girl is Russ Potter, of A Square D second district, and bride's father, Ernie Barnett."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Associated Square Dancers (Los Angeles, Calif.) Square dancing--California--Los Angeles Couples--California--Los Angeles Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Wedding clothing & dress Costumes Fathers and daughters--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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