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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 8, 1955 reads, "Five leading candidates in race for crown of Mid-Valley Fair Queen at starting line are, from left, Beverly Parker, sponsored by Panorama American Legion; Evelyn Hansen, Panorama City Merchants Association; Donna Dwaileebe, Panorama City Business and Professional Women; Kay Twitchell, Pacoima Junior Woman's Club, and Beverly Rehurek, Loyal Order of Moose. Winner will net free vacation trip for two in Meixco [sic] City, or $300 cash."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Mid-Valley Community Fair Beauty contests--California--San Fernando Valley Beauty contestants--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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