Miss America 1948
Miss America 1948, the 22nd Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 11, 1948.[1]
Miss America 1948 | |
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Date | September 11, 1948 |
Presenters | Bob Russell |
Venue | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
Entrants | 55 |
Placements | 15 |
Winner | BeBe Shopp![]() |
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 |
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Miss America 1948 | |
1st runner-up |
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2nd runner-up |
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3rd runner-up | |
4th runner-up |
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Top 15 |
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Awards
Preliminary awards
Awards | Contestant |
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Lifestyle and Fitness |
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Talent |
Other awards
Awards | Contestant |
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Miss Congeniality |
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References
- 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.
External links
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