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Photograph caption dated October 9, 1961 reads "Cathy Harrington, 17, right, proudly wears the crown of Miss Woodland Hills today, following her selection Saturday night at Devonshire Downs, Northridge, at a dance held to raise money to buy band uniforms for Taft High School, in Woodland Hills. First runner-up was Jackie Voges, 17, left. Contest and dance were sponsored by the Woodland Hills Junior Chamber of Commerce."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21cm. Photographic prints
Devonshire Downs (Los Angeles, Calif.) Young women--California--Los Angeles Awards--California--Los Angeles Beauty contestants--California--Los Angeles Beauty contests--California--Los Angeles Plaques, plaquettes--California--Los Angeles Sashes (Clothing)--California--Los Angeles Cloaks--California--Los Angeles Tiaras--California--Los Angeles Northridge (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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