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Title
Queen Martha Sissell hurries snack
Alternative Title
Valley Times Photo Collection
Creator
Brich, George
Contributor
This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian
Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Date Created and/or Issued
1962
Contributing Institution
Los Angeles Public Library
Collection
Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection
Rights Information
Images available for reproduction and use. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/OrderingUse.html for additional information.
Description
Photograph was edited for publication purposes
Photograph caption dated January 2, 1962 reads "But, like most women, she was late." Sissell is the 18-year-old Queen of the 73rd Tournament of Roses Parade. She was late for a pre-parade appearance because she couldn't find her shoes.
Type
Image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm.
Photographic prints
Identifier
00127498
Valley Times Collection
HCNVT_d033_f3_i9
CARL0005448416
http://173.196.26.125/cdm/ref/collection/photos/id/59370
Subject
Pasadena City College (Pasadena, Calif.)--Students
Tournament of Roses
Young women--California--Pasadena
Beauty contestants--California--Pasadena
Community college students--California--Pasadena
Award winners--California--Pasadena
Tiaras--California--Pasadena
Eating & drinking--California--Pasadena
Evening gowns--California--Pasadena
Pasadena (Calif.)
Valley Times Collection photographs

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