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| Miss America 1958 | |
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.jpg) 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 Colorado |
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]
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.
- ^ a b c "Tall Colorado Blonde Is Chosen New Miss America". The Tampa Tribune. Associated Press. 8 Sep 1957. p. 16. Retrieved 18 October 2023.