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Photograph caption dated November 11, 1963 reads, "Patti Phillips, 16, shows her excitement, in top photo, as she is crowned Miss Sylmar by Mary Ann Atkisson, right, the former queen. After the initial excitement passed, a calmer Patti posed, in bottom photo, for photographers. She was sponsored by the Sylmar Players in the contest, climaxed Saturday at a talent show and dance." Contest takes place at Sylmar High school.; See images #00116750 through #00116751 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
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