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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated May 9, 1957 reads "It's joyous moment for pretty Phyllis Weiss, 18, as she is crowned Miss Sun Valley Fair by Col. Richard F. Lynch, director of Civil Defense for Los Angeles. Miss Weiss, sponsored by Pacoima Optimist Club, won title over nine other contestants."
Lynch, Richard F., 1914-2006 Los Angeles (Calif.)--Office of Civil Defense--Employees Municipal officials and employees Beauty contestants Men Women Crowns Sun Valley (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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