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Miss America 1958
31st Miss America pageant / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Miss America 1958, the 31st Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 7, 1957 on CBS.[1]
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Miss America 1958 | |
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![]() Former Miss America 1957 Marian McKnight kisses new Miss America 1958 Marilyn Van Derbur upon her victory | |
Date | September 7, 1957 |
Presenters | Bert Parks[1] |
Venue | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
Broadcaster | CBS |
Entrants | 51 |
Placements | 10 |
Winner | Marilyn Van Derbur![]() |
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The winner, Marilyn Van Derbur, who was a Phi Beta Kappa scholar at the University of Colorado, performed a medley of the songs "Tenderly" and "Tea for Two" on the organ during the talent competition.[1] She later revealed it was the only thing she knew how to play.