1940 Press Photo Miss California of 1940 is Chosen in Mardi Gras Beauty Contest

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1940 Press Photo Miss California of 1940 is Chosen in Mardi Gras Beauty Contest:
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This is an original press photo. \"Miss California of 1940\" is chosen in Mardi Gras beauty contest held on the Venice Municipal Pier. A charming brownette 17 year old Shirlee Patterson, Eagle Rock, Cali., High School girl wins the state\'s official title in the annual beauty parade as 75,000 spectators jammed the beach city to see more than three score of California\'s prettiest girls compete for the crown of the Golden State. Photo shows Competitors on the Miss California contest during annual Venice Marde Gras are shown. In foreground posing for judges is Shirlee Patterson Miss California. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 8-11-1940.

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