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Gorillas Samson and Sambo Adoptive Birthday Party
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Children and adults gathered in front of the gorilla cages at the Washington Park Zoo to celebrate the fifth adoptive birthday party for Samson and Sambo. The party was sponsored by Pabst Sparkling Beverages. A table in front of the cages holds cans of soda and a cake.
October 15, 1955
Boyd, Robert (Bob) J.
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