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N600-2
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- 1936-05-14 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Rhododendron Queen Myrtle Olson and American Legion Post Commander Paul de Chaplain pose in a bower of rhododendrons, photograph ordered by the Seattle Star. Rhododendron Days would be celebrated on the Olympic Peninsula May 22-23, 1936, with most of the events scheduled in Port Townsend. The festival highlights included sports, parades, entertainments, dances and a motor journey through districts where rhododendrons bloomed in profusion. (T. Times 5/15/1936, pg. 1) (filed with Argentum)
Olson, Myrtle; Rhododendrons; Festivals--Port Townsend--1930-1940; Chaplain, Paul; American Legion (Tacoma);