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Photograph caption dated May 2, 1957 reads, "Pretty Babs Manusa happily wears crown of Miss Van Nuys following final contest sponsored by Van Nuys Junior Chamber of Commerce. Babs holds borrowed trophy. Hers was broken when she slipped on stage." See images 00154324 through 00154326 for all photos in this series.
Van Nuys Junior Chamber of Commerce Beauty contestants Beauty contests Young women Bouquets Flowers Tiaras Cloaks Award winners Awards Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs
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