April 17, 2024
1944 Press Photo Miss America Finalist Venus Ramey, Virginia Warlen, Betty Rase
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1944 Vintage Press Photo by INTERNATIONAL NEWS. Atlantic City, New Jersey. For the first time in the history of the pageant, three double winners of preliminary events are eligible for the finals of the "Miss America" contest at Atlantic City tonight. They are (left to right) Virginia Warlen (Miss Florida), who won the bathing suit contest on Wednesday and the talent event on Thursday; Miss Birmingham, Alabama (Betty Jane Rase), who won the talent contest on Wednesday and the bathing suit event on Friday, and Miss Washington (Venus Ramey), who won the bathing suit contest on Thursday and talent event on Friday. One of the three may be crowned "Miss America of 1944" tonight.Miss America 1944, the 18th Miss America pageant, was held at the Warner Theater in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 9, 1944. Venus Ramey, Miss District of Columbia won the title and also received swimsuit and talent preliminary awards.Photo is Dated: September 9, 1944.THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC PHOTO, NOT A COPY OR SCANS.Photo Measures Approximately: 8.5 x 6.5 Inches.THERE ARE FEW MINOR CREASE MARKINGS.Part Number: AAA45198ALL items are more than likely going to have condition wear (small creases, corner wear, etc...) due to age and touching. These photos were meant to be handled and were by the newspapers and other media outlets before we purchased them.MORE
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