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Photograph was edited for publication purposes The Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa Festival is held annually at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, 2551 West Avenue H, in Lancaster, California. First photograph caption dated August 26, 1955 reads "Donna Nielsen, Antelope Valley beauty, will reign as queen of annual Antelope Valley Fair Sept. 8 to 11 in Lancaster."; Second photograph caption dated September 8, 1955 reads "Reigns at fair. Miss Antelope Valley, Donna Nielsen, will serve as fair queen for four days of Antelope Valley Fair, Sept. 8-11 in Lancaster. Event promises flavor and thrills of old-time county fair."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;18 x 13 cm. Photographic prints
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