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Photograph caption dated May 17, 1958 reads "Joan Jorgerson and Norway Consul Einer Upstrub." The Los Angeles City College student entered a contest sponsored by Oslo, Norway newspapers to find the most typical Norwegian girl. On a visit there, she used her grandparents' address to enter the contest, and won after returning home. The consul summoned her to his office in San Pedro to unravel the mystery.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles City College--Students Young women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Consuls--Norway Community college students--California--Los Angeles Diplomatic and consular service, Norwegian--California--Los Angeles Contests--Norway Newspapers--Norway Draperies--California--Los Angeles Blinds San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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