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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated October 18, 1956 reads, "Western entertainer Montie Montana, left, places crown on head of Donna Brookins, queen of Mid-Valley Fair which Panorama City Rotary Club is sponsoring through Sunday at Van Nuys boulevard and Nordhoff street, Panorama City. Les Engle, member of Optimist Club, which sponsored queen, is at right. Fair's profits will go toward new Valley midget racing track."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Montana, Montie Mid-Valley Community Fair Fairs--California--Panorama City (Los Angeles) Beauty contests--California--Los Angeles Beauty contestants--California--Los Angeles Award winners--California--Los Angeles Rodeo performers--United States Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Panorama City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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