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Abstract The collection contains the records for Villa Caliente Enterprises of La Jolla, California. The Business was started in 1968 to celebrate San Diego’s 200th anniversary and the California Bicentennial. The business was the proprietorship of Virginia “Chris” Borgen, who handled the day to day duties. The business sold commemorative memorabilia, focusing primarily on miniature replica El Camino Real bells. After the bicentennial, the bells were generally marketed to appeal to California history...