Miss America 1948

Miss America 1948
Date September 11, 1948
Presenters Bob Russell
Venue Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Entrants 55
Placements 15
Winner BeBe Shopp
Minnesota Minnesota

Miss America 1948, the 22nd Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 11, 1948.[1]

The winner, BeBe Shopp, was the first Miss Minnesota to take the crown. Shopp performed a song on a Vibraharp during the talent competition. Later in life, she became an Episcopalian minister.

Third runner-up, Miss Kansas, Vera J. Ralston, and another finalist, representing Chicago, Lois Nettleton, went on to become the successful Hollywood actresses.

Results

Final results Contestant
Miss America 1948
1st runner-up
2nd runner-up
3rd runner-up
4th runner-up
Top 15

Awards

Preliminary awards

Awards Contestant
Lifestyle and Fitness
Talent

Other awards

Awards Contestant
Miss Congeniality

References

  1. ↑ Associated Press (1948-09-12). "Scholarship and Auto Prizes Go to New Miss America". Milwaukee Journal. p. 24.

Secondary sources

  • Saulino Osborne, Angela (1995). "Miss Americas and their Courts". Miss America The Dream Lives On. Taylor Publishing Company. ISBN 0-87833-110-7.
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