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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 27, 1959 reads, "Representing four sections of San Fernando Valley in Miss California Beauty Pageant competition, which will end tonight, are, from left, Donna Hart, West Valley; Margie Prestwich, South; Jan Richards, North, and Darlene Tompkins, East. Winner of state title will represent California in Miss Universe Pageant."; See images #00126452 through #00126456 for all photos in this series.
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Tompkins, Darlene,--1940- Pickwick Recreation Center (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Beauty contests--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Beauty contestants--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Women--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Bathing suits--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Stairs--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Fences--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Lawns--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Recreation centers--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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