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Photograph caption dated November 9, 1953 reads, "Recruiting into 311th Logistical Command, largest reserve unit in the West and outfit of many Valley reserves, is on upgrade since Valley Starlet Myrne Hanson was named official recruiting mascot. Her new title, in addition to being Miss U.S.A. of 1953, is Miss Log Command. She is recruiting Parker Babbage as Col. F. F. Mencaccy, commanding officer looks on."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Army Reserve United States.--Army Reserve--Officers United States.--Army.--Logistical Command, 311th Beauty contestants--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Posters--California--San Fernando Valley Recruiting and enlistment Armed Forces--Reserves Armed Forces--Officers Uniforms--United States Military uniforms San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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