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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated December 27, 1950 partially reads, "A Valley square dance group is promenading right into the beams of a national talent spotlight. They call themselves the 'Woody Woodpecker Woodchuckers.' The name fits for they are splintering dance floors from Burbank to West Valley with fancy turns and steps. America's famed cartoon producer, Walter Lantz sponsors the group." Photograph caption reads, "Swing your partner - Richard 'Doc' Tullar of Pierce College is caller for colorful 'Woody Woodpecker Woodchuckers.' Here he asks them to promenade around hall."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;13 x 11 cm. Photographic prints
Square dancing--California--San Fernando Valley Dance costume--California--San Fernando Valley Dancers--California--San Fernando Valley Musicians--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Microphones Costumes San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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