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Photograph was edited for publication purposes; Photograph included in the exhibit: "From Hula Hoops to Hanoi: L.A. Concerns, 1954-1965." Photograph caption dated November 26, 1962 reads, "Her name is Francine York and her complete title is Miss All-American Girl U.S. Army Recruiter. Francine will be pin-up and pen pal to a Valley group of Army inductees called the 'Buddy Group,' enlisting together Wednesday. She will present each man enlisting a photo of herself for their wall lockers. Francine will also take the group on a visit to a Hollywood film studio and visit the boys at Ft. Ord while in their basic training. In the photo, from left, are Jerry Williams, Reseda;Jim Szeredy, Pacoima; Sgt. Leslie F. Zickefoose Jr., North Hollywood recruiter; John Kruse, North Hollywood, and Richard Eckols, San Fernando. Francine for the record is 5-foot-8, 125 pounds, 36-23-36. Prospective inductees are urged to contact the nearest Army recruiting station."
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United States.--Army Recruiting and enlistment--United States Ball-point pens--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Portrait photographs--1961-1970 Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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