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Photograph caption dated August 25, 1954 reads "Twelve tantalizing temptresses, shown above, will lure San Fernando Valley's multitudes to the fun, frolic and festivities marking North Hollywood's first fair--entitled Pioneer Days Festival. The event, slated for Sept. 29 through Oct. 3 at Lankershim boulevard and Riverside drive, here, will feature merchants exhibits, games, rides and variety entertainment. Vying for the honor of being fairest of the North Hollywood Fair and title of Pioneer Days Queen, which can both be won as a result of top ticket sales, are, left to right, front, Gayle De Carlo, sponsored by North Hollywood Lions; Ann Hauser, Y's Men; Marilyn Myers, Athenian Hi-Y; second row, Bette Domeyer, Legion Post 467, Studio City; Sue Riley, Sertoma; Diane Tutini, Studio City Kiwanis; Joanne Camgi, Army Reserve; top row, Carol Lilly, Postal Carriers; Marlene Kloss, Air Force Reserve; Annella Bassett, Business and Professional Women; Jo Ann Petri, 20-30, and Sheila Crandell, Sportsmen's Club."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Women--California--Los Angeles Beauty contestants--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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