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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 15, 1961 reads "Michele Whitney and Pat Adkins, both of Reseda, and Rita Russ, North Hollywood, are among the candidates for queen of the National Amateur Athletic Union weight-lifting championships and Mr. America meet, to be held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium June 23, 24."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
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