Official pass for the Monterey Jazz Festival

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A pink pass with black lettering and handwritten notations for the 1958 Monterey Jazz Festival that belonged to Ralph Gleason. The black printed text reads: [OFFICIALS / PASS / MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL / OCT 3-4-5, 1958]. The handwritten text in blue ink reads: [Ralph Gleason, San Francisco, Calif. Director]. The pass is signed by Hal Hallett.

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