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Title
D53301-15
Date(s)
- 1950-10-02 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Popular Hawaiian entertainer Alfred Apaka and his orchestra appeared before a large crowd of Tacoma Athletic Commission members and guests in early October, 1950, at the Top of the Ocean. Dressed in white, Mr. Apaka is holding a ukulele. Standing next to him is Lila Reiplinger, a noted hula dancer.They are flanked by two members of the T.A.C. Alfred Apaka was well-known not only in the Islands but also on the Mainland and recorded many albums of Hawaiian melodies. (TNT 10-8-50, p. D-8)
Apaka, Alfred; Tacoma Athletic Commission (Tacoma); Events--Tacoma--1950-1960; Reiplinger, Lila; Ukuleles; Musical instruments--Tacoma; Top of the Ocean (Tacoma);