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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated July 13, 1962 reads "The Italian-influenced bathing suits shown by the beauty contestants were the hits of the evening. Shown just before going on stage are, clockwise from left, Sylvia Hawkins, 18; Miss Warren, 16; Jill Semple, 17, and Becky Colby, 16." The article partially reads "At the Granada Hills Business and Professional Women's fifth annual scholarship fund raising dinner, guests dined Italian-style and viewed a fashion show with Miss Granada Hills contestants as models." See images 00154075 through 00154078 for all photos in this series.
Business and Professional Women's Club of Granada Hills Models (Persons)--California--Los Angeles Teenage girls--California--Los Angeles Clubs--California--Los Angeles Fashion shows--California--Los Angeles Bathing suits--California--Los Angeles Clothing and dress--California--Los Angeles Granada Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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