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California Constitutional Centennial Celebration, 1949
ARC 557  
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Description
The 1949 centennial celebration of the California Constitutional Convention in Monterey went on for eight days. It was part of a state-wide celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Californiaʼs first constitutional convention held at Colton Hall in 1849. Governor Earl Warren, Lt. Governor Goodwin Knight, and other public officials attended. Entertainers such as Ginger Rogers, Jack Benny, Leo Carillo, Duncan Rinaldo, and the opera singer Florence Quartararo made public appearances and performed. The celebration included historical pageants and dress, Spanish/Mexican dancing, parades, organ recitals, theatrical performances, band concerts, a horse show and livestock exhibits at the Fairgrounds, adobe tours, the annual Merienda, lectures on the history of Monterey, and a Grand Centennial Ball at the Naval Postgraduate (Line) School. A centennial village was recreated at the Monterey Peninsula College football stadium, where many of the events took place.
Extent
2 scrapbooks; 56 x 44 x 11 cm.
Restrictions
Reproduction by Local History Librarian or other designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of the materials.
Availability
Access by appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.