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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 30, 1955 reads, "One can't help envying the type of work chosen by George Bruce, whose 'task' is to make pretty girls prettier. Actually much skill and know-how go into preparing potential Miss Americas. From left are Marylu (Miss San Fernando Valley) Kopp, Marlene Kloss, who came in third in Valley finals, Bruce; and seated, Joan Chandler, Beverly Montgomery and Dixie Lee Marshall."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Beauty contestants--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Mirrors--California--San Fernando Valley Reflections San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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