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Photograph caption dated April 2, 1957 reads, "Mrs. Jeanette McDermott, right, of Van Nuys registers for 'Mrs. California' finals. Fourteen other state finalists are competing for title during three-day judging at Beverly Hilton Hotel. With her are, from left, Ruth Marsh, gas company home service representative, and Mrs. Martha Lizak, last year's 'Mrs. California Educational Clinic (Los Angeles, Calif.).'"
Beauty contestants--California--Los Angeles Beauty contests--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Signs and signboards--California--Los Angeles Paperwork (Office practice)--California--Los Angeles Portrait photographs Group portraits
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