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Tenth Olympic Games Los Angeles California July 30 - Aug. 14 1932. A Complete Map of Los Angeles Area and Guide to Olympic Games
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"Los Angeles Times Book of the 1984 Olympic Games"
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Book of articles and photographs about the 1984 Olympic games written/shot by Los Angeles Times writers and photographers. Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. From the Elke Corley Collection.
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Souvenir programs -- 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games
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Opening ceremonies at Memorial Coliseum, Tenth Olympic Games, Los Angeles
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Olympic and Crescent Heights, Los Angeles. May 12, 1946
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