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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 31, 1961 reads, "Parks month reminder - Polytechnic High school, Sun Valley, serves as the backdrop for a reminder from Diane Simpson, 'Miss Recreation' for 1961, that it is Park and Recreation Month. Miss Simpson, who is also 'Miss Studio City,' reigns until Sunday, when she will become 'Miss Los Angeles County' and represent the area later in Sacramento at the State Fair."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 22 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles (Calif.).--Department of Recreation and Parks--Officials and employees Polytechnic High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Beauty contestants--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles High schools--California--Los Angeles Schools--California--Sun Valley (Los Angeles) Sun Valley (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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