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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated March 31, 1959 reads "Valley beauty contest candidates wait to greet guests at Valley Youth Foundation, 17400 Victory Blvd., Reseda, as offices were occupied for first time. From left are Gayle Morse, candidate for Miss San Fernando Valley Junior; Doug Kennedy, president of foundation auxiliary 'Spotlighters;' Valerie Fairbanks, candidate for Miss Los Angeles; Evelyn Fairbanks, junior contest entrant; Chuck Fries, vice president of foundation, and Peggy Ward, also junior candidate." The foundation is headquartered at the youth center, 17400 Victory Boulevard in Van Nuys.
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