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Photograph caption dated August 22, 1961 reads, "Completing plans for their annual drag strip event 'Race for Lives,' Sept. 24 at San Fernando Valley Drag Strip, are members of the Panorama City Kiwanis Club. Crowning Race Queen Joan Edwards is Carl Mason while Richard McGill polishes one of the trophies to be awarded by the club. William Hannon, right, owner of the drag strip, and Robert Gibson examine posters to be placed throughout the Valley. Proceeds from the event will go to underprivileged children in the Valley area. Tickets may be purchased for $1 from any club member. Further information may be obtained by calling Kiwwanis officials at STate 1-5930."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Kiwanis of Panorama City Drag racing--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Panorama City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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