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Photograph caption dated July 30, 1959 reads, "Chief White Cloud, center, twirls rope and calls instructions to boys taking part in annual rope spinning contest at Orcutt Park, Canoga Park. Winners of local contest who will enter Valley competitions next month are Chris, left, and Joe Hansen, both of 22940 Ostronic Dr., Woodland Hills. Victors in citywide hemp-twirling contest will perform at Sheriff's Rodeo."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Trick roping--California--Los Angeles Lasso--California--Los Angeles Cowboys--California--Los Angeles Contests--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Playgrounds--California--Canoga Park (Los Angeles) Parks--California--Canoga Park (Los Angeles) Clubhouses--California--Canoga Park (Los Angeles) Orcutt Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Canoga Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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