La Fiesta Pequeña 1969

Description: The film consists of black & white footage that documents the activities, events, and contests at the Los Angeles County Fair in 1961. Notable scenes include the grandstands, jockeys riding horses, the monorail terminal, the miniature garden railroad, a parade, a dog show, and a circus performance. Additional fair footage encompasses the livestock exhibit, the Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride, a Civil War exhibit, and a crowd gathered around the "Historic Locomotives and Rolling Stock." Silent footage includes a series of interviews, and there is audio featuring Walter Dauchy, director of racing at the Los Angeles County Fair, interviewing John Beverly, secretary-treasurer of Horseman's Benevolent and Protective Association. Some parts of the film have sound, while others are silent. The resource is part of the Fairplex Records, which document the Los Angeles County Fair's vibrant 100-year history (1922-present) through a variety of materials and formats. Fairplex is a non-profit organization that operates the Los Angeles County Fair.