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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 29, 1963 reads "Burbank Mayor John B. Whitney, right, shows proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 7-13 'Discover America Week' in Burbank in recognition of the discovery of America by Columbus. With him are, from left, Don Draper, Knights of Columbus grand knight; Eileen Mayers, 7 1/2; Valerie Szabo, 6 1/2; Lee Ann Dennis, 7, and Donna Twiss, 6 1/2, all second graders at Villa Cabrini Academy in Burbank. The week, which includes the Oct. 12 Columbus Day, is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus to point up American accomplishments and encourage pride in American life." The group is in front of Burbank City Hall, located at 275 E. Olive Avenue.
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Whitney, John B Knights of Columbus Villa Cabrini Academy--Students Burbank City Hall (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Mayors--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Girls--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) School children--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Paperwork (Office practice)--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Tiaras--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) City halls--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Signs and signboards--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Flags--United States Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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