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Photograph caption dated December 7, 1959 reads, "Centuries old manger depicting birth of Christ is provided Bethlehem Star Parade by float entry from Congregational Church of Chimes. Two live sheep tethered in manger and two shepherds standing by lend to Biblical atmosphere of scene. Mary and Joseph, at rear, are portrayed as they attended infant Saviour." The church, at 14115 Magnolia Boulevard, is in Sherman Oaks.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Bethlehem Star Parade (Los Angeles, Calif.) Congregational Church of the Chimes (Los Angeles, Calif.) Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Sheep--California--Los Angeles Parades--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Parade floats--California--Los Angeles Parades--California--Los Angeles--Religious aspects Signs and signboards--California--Los Angeles Costumes Streets--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Night photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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