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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated August 31, 1957 reads, "Peaches of Paloma, 850-pound Aberdeen, has a tough time vying for honors with pretty hostesses at San Fernando Valley Fair at Devonshire Downs. Looking on are Beverley [sic] Depew, 14, of Reseda; Phyllis Pool, 13, of Van Nuys, and Darlene Tompkins, 17, of Pacoima. Lad holding the animal is Chuck Sayre, 19, of Lancaster."; See images #00119999 through #00120003 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
San Fernando Valley Fair (Los Angeles, Calif.) Devonshire Downs (Los Angeles, Calif.) Fairs--California--Northridge (Los Angeles) Teenage girls--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Cattle--California--Los Angeles Aberdeen-Angus cattle--California--Los Angeles Stacks (Hay, grain, etc.)--California--Los Angeles Tents--California--Los Angeles Northridge (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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