Miss America 1947
| Miss America 1947 | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 6, 1947 |
| Venue | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Entrants | 54 |
| Placements | 15 |
| Winner |
Barbara Jo Walker Memphis |
Miss America 1947, the 21st Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 6, 1947.[1] Barbara Jo Walker was the last Miss America to be crowned in her swimsuit, as well as the last contestant to represent just a city, rather than her state.[2] Margaret Marshall, representing Canada, captured the swimsuit competition and placed third overall in the pageant.[3]
Results
| Final results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss America 1947 | |
| 1st runner-up |
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| 2nd runner-up |
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| 3rd runner-up |
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| 4th runner-up |
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| Top 15 |
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| Swimsuit Winner |
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| Talent Winner |
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References
- ↑ United Press (1947-09-08). "New Miss America Planning Return To College". Toledo Blade. p. 3.
- ↑ "1947 Barbara Walker". Retrieved 2010-08-21.
- ↑ Associated Press (1947-09-08). "Miss Canada Nearly Miss America Wins Third Place At Atlantic City". Montreal Gazette. p. 1.
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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