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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated May 14, 1964 reads, "Young prospectors revive memories of Don Francisco Lopez, first in California to discover gold, who will be feted at Placerita Festival, May 17. A gold sluice stands behind children, where Southlanders will be able to pan for keepsakes. Festival will be held at Placerita State and County Park, Newhall."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;19 x 12 cm. Photographic prints
Children--California--Los Angeles County Mine tools--California--Los Angeles County Parks--California--Los Angeles County Gold--California--Los Angeles County--History Festivals--California--Los Angeles County Placerita Canyon (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Placerita Canyon State Park (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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