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Bathing Beauty Contest

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Elevated view of crowd at E.H. Myrland's Farm's Sky Lodge at the bathing beauty contest at the dedication of a new swimming pool at the resort which opened in the fall of 1948. More than 300 airplanes and 1500 persons attended. The three finalists of the contest were Mrs. Dick (Mary Jo) Bennett, Middleton; Evaline Stange, Beaver Dam; and winner, Rosemary Schwebs, Neenah.

Date Created:
June 19, 1949
Creator:
Newhouse, John

Publication Information

Creator Newhouse, John
Date Created June 19, 1949

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection John Newhouse photographs, interviews and other materials, 1945-1974
Call Number (N48)9228

Copyright Information

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0133VB
Legacy ID
WHi 117275

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