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Photograph was edited for publication purposes The racing took place at Franklin Fields in Encino. Photograph caption dated March 19, 1956 reads, "Mrs. William Armstrong of Encino is crowned queen of West Valley Quarter Midget Association by Congressman Joe Holt, while Pat Hustis, left, of North Hollywood, president of the association, and youthful midget drivers looks on."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Holt, Joseph F.,--1924-1997 West Valley Quarter Midget Association Midget cars (Automobiles)--California--Los Angeles Midget car racing--California--Los Angeles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Children--California--Los Angeles Legislators--United States Encino (Los Angeles, Calif.) Franklin Fields (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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