| Apple Queen: Daughter of US Treasurer Crowned | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1599 |
| Catalog #: | 512765 | |
| Clip Number: | 512765-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 027-566 | |
| Timecode: | 00:30:14 - 00:31:30 | |
| Location: | Virginia | |
| Year Shot: | 1954 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONTESTS: Festival Queen FESTIVALS: Seasonal LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Virginia PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Flower | |
| Description: | It's Apple Blossom Time and Defense Secretary Wilson crowns Patricia Priest, Queen Shenandoah to launch the annual Virginia festival. The daughter of US Treasurer Ivy Baker Priest, Treasure of the United States is the 27th to wear the crown. As the years past the Queen and her court make a pretty picture moving among the blossoms. The pageant on the steps is Winchester High School a colorful highlight of the festival. The Queen ceremonially taps Ed Sullivan as Marshall of the Apple Blossom Parade. And it's time for the picturesque parade to get on its way with Her Majesty leading the parade. MCUS - Defense Secretary Wilson crowing Patricia Priest, Queen Shenandoah Apple Blossom Queen. WS - The Queen strolling in the garden, two boys holding up the train on her gown. LSWL - Winchester High School girls doing a dance routine on the steps of State Capital of Virginia. CUS - Woman musical director, directing the band. MLSWA - Audience applauding. LSW - American Flag being raised that's very wide. MCUS - Ed Sullivan gets tap becoming the Grand Marshall of the parade. MLS - Parade gets on its way and the Apple Blossom Queen, Patricia Priest is on a float waving to the crowd. CUS - Queens Court on a float. | |
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