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Photograph caption dated July 19, 1958 reads, "Donna Kay Brooks, left, 18, of Studio City, Miss California in Miss Universe contest, translates official program for roommate, Miss Belgium, Lillian Taelmans, 20, as they prepare to attend formal dinner sponsored by Harbor Department at Lafayette Hotel in Long Beach. Foreign consuls were guests."
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