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Souvenir program. Benefit concert for Pasadena Municipal Band, Henri J. Van Praag directing : Rose Bowl. Sunday, September 28, 3:30 P.M. Under the auspices of the Colored Citizens of Pasadena
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North American Indian Concert Band archive
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Pasadena High School commencement at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena. approximately 1924
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Merced Concert Band in park
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mssLattaS, Box 111, Folder 5, Item 1
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High school commencement at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena. 1928
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