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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Original photograph has several small stains. Photograph caption dated January 1, 1957 reads "Van Nuys float depicted nation's democratic heritage in four-tier creation. White dove on front tier symbolized peace, fountain and scales, justice, and Miss Liberty, Sandy Knox, 18, the third democratic virtue. Float builders labored into early morning hours to paste final blossoms on Valley spectacular. High school students, Girl Scouts and other youngsters pooled efforts to complete float."; See images #00141204 through #00141214 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Tournament of Roses Parades--California--Pasadena Parade floats--California--Pasadena Trees--California--Pasadena Pasadena (Calif.) Night photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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