Story of the Golden Spike
By Gerald M. Best
The Chinese Contribution
By Emma Louie
CONTRIBUTORS:
Gerald M. Best, Railway & Locomotive Historical Society
Mac Linton, E Clampus Vitus
Emma Louie, Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
Edited and produced by Ruth Newhall, managing editor, Newhall Signal for the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society.
September 5, 1976
1:00 to 4:00
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Exhibits of historic and railroad interest.
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4:00
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Concert by Brass Band, Canyon High School, concluding with National Anthem.
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4:15
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Southern Pacific Centennial Engine arrives.
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4:25
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Presentation of Six Historic American Flags by Canyon High School Song Leaders.
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4:30
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Chairman Charles Weeks introduces Bobbie Trueblood, Santa Clarita Valley Bicentennial Chairman, to lead Salute to the Flag.
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4:35
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Invocation.
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4:40
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Introduction of James G. Shea, Vice President, Southern Pacific Company, who introduces honored guests.
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4:50
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Don Torgeson of E Clampus Vitus leads Clampers parade and places plaque.
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5:00
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Stanley Lau, President of Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, introduces Lion Dance. Lion dance is followed by placing of plaque by Chinese Historical Society.
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5:20
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James G. Shea introduces Robert Banning, grandson of Phineas Banning. Driving of Golden Spike.
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5:30
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Adjournment to reconvene for barbecue at Elks Lodge, 17766 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country.
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