Records, 1958-1961

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Records, 1958-1961

Scrapbook documenting several years of publicity, participants, and planning for an annual formal dance associated with the Carolina Carillon Parade, a holiday tradition in Columbia, S.C., that began in 1953. Correspondence, invitations, photographs, clippings re this formal dance held annually in Columbia, S.C.; includes clipping giving history of the organization published 9 Nov. 1960, in the Columbia Record newspaper. Chiefly clippings and correspondence; includes several promotional items and photographs for bands who performed, such as the Lester Lanin Travelers Orchestra; and photographs depicting interior views of the Township Auditorium, which hosted the events.

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Lanin, Lester

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Carolina Carillon Ball, Inc. (Columbia, S.C.)

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Organization charted in 1957; during the Carillon Ball, prior to the dance each S.C. Senator presented a young woman from his county to the Governor. From the description of Records, 1958-1961 (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 151235726 ...