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Photograph caption dated June 20, 1957 reads, "Reseda Jubilee Queen candidate, Sharon Alexander, 17, views Valley Nike missile site with Lt. Charles Hann, launcher platoon leader, Battery D, 551st AAA Missile Battalion. Miss Alexander represents American Legion Auxiliary and Post 308, Reseda, in competition."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;15 x 10 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Army Guided missile bases--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Beauty contestants--California--Los Angeles Antiaircraft missiles--United States Military weapons--United States Soldiers--United States Air weapons Nike rocket Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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