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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated October 11, 1957 reads, "Estela Marquez, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arturo E. Marquez, 9956 Toluca Lake Ave,. North Hollywood, has Pan American crown fitted by Actress Susan Oliver. Estela represents her native country Colombia, South America, in Miss Pan American contest today in Grand Consular Ball at Ambassador Hotel."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Oliver, Susan,--1932-1990 Ambassador Hotel Beauty contests--California--Los Angeles Beauty contestants--California--Los Angeles Actresses--United States Women--California--Los Angeles Crowns--California--Los Angeles Hats--California--Los Angeles Ethnic costume--California--Los Angeles Valley Times Collection photographs
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