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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. Photograph caption dated August 19, 1955 reads "Pretty Marge Weber, representing Edwards Air Force base, is one of 15 contestants vying for Miss Antelope Valley title. Winner will be selected and crowned during coronation ceremonies at pre-fair Cinderella Ball, 8 p.m. tomorrow at fairgrounds. Tickets are available at door."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;18 x 13 cm. Photographic prints
Antelope Valley Fair Young women--California--Antelope Valley Young men--California--Antelope Valley Beauty contestants--California--Antelope Valley Signs and signboards--California--Antelope Valley Military uniforms Antelope Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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