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Photograph caption dated November 7, 1959 reads, "Darlene, surrounded by trophies won in more than 20 contests, considers each contest another step to success. She has landed co-starring role in movie and part on '77 Sunset Strip.'" Darlene is Darlene Tompkins, 18, of Pacoima. Photograph also used in article dated October 26, 1960.
Tompkins, Darlene, 1940- Beauty contestants Beauty contests Pageants Young women Award winners Awards Panorama City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs
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