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Photograph caption dated January 31, 1955 reads, "Five pretty Valleyites of Spanish descent are competing for the queen's crown in West Side Civic Club of Van Nuys drive to raise funds to build a youth center at 14810 Calvert St. Abe Contreras, president of the club appears with girls, Stella Yepez, of Northridge; Lupe Hernandez, Pacoima; Anne Martinez, Van Nuys; Rosie Albano, San Fernando and Bonnie Trivino, Chatsworth. A Valentine dance is planned."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Beauty contestants--California--Los Angeles Beauty contests--California--Los Angeles Fund raisers (Persons)--California--Los Angeles Fund raising--California--Los Angeles Youth centers--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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