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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated January 19, 1954 reads, "Lovely 16-year-old Ruthann Wood, is pictured in bower of Almond blossoms following her selection from among a galaxy of attractive Antelope Valley girls as queen of the forthcoming Fifth Annual Quartz Hill Almond Blossom Festival. She will vie with other candidates from the area for title of Miss Antelope Valley at the 50th District Fair and Alfalfa Festival in September."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Quartz Hill Almond Blossom Festival Beauty contestants--California--Quartz Hill Beauty contests--California--Quartz Hill Young women--California--Quartz Hill Festivals--California--Quartz Hill Quartz Hill (Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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