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Title supplied by cataloger. Photograph caption dated September 11, 1959 reads, "Panorama City Semi-Finalists Chosen. Three of four semi-finalists, selected by judges in Panorama City beauty contest, are, from left, Georgia Lee Hengst, 17; Sandy Lee Kennedy, 18, and Cleo Schwoeble, 18. Other girl selected was Karen Griffin, 18. Final selection of reigning beauty will be made by public balloting Sept. 19-26, using ballot boxes in all Panorama Merchants Association stores. Prizes include wardrobe and public appearances."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ; 21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Beauty contests--California--Los Angeles Beauty contestants--California--Los Angeles Bathing suits--California--Los Angeles Panorama City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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