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Photograph was edited for publication purposes The Victory-Vanowen Playground, located at 12240 Archwood St., North Hollywood, is now called Valley Plaza Park. Photograph caption dated February 14, 1961 reads "Three top dance teams proudly display trophies won at recent teenage dance contest at Victory-Vanowen Park playground. From left are John George, 14, and Cindy McRoberts, 13, Cha-Cha experts; Toni Kast, 11, and Gary Kodimer, 12, swing; Pam White and Bobby Mautner, both 11, fox trot. Judges for the event were Messrs. and Mmes. Roy B. Mandell, Irvine Alpert and Mrs. Friedman Allan."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Girls--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Dancers--California--Los Angeles Award winners--California--Los Angeles Awards--California--Los Angeles Dance--Competitions--California--Los Angeles Draperies--California--Los Angeles Holding hands Parks--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Victory-Vanowen Playground (North Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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