Miss Tennessee
Title
Miss Tennessee
Subject
Entertainment
Description
Rita Wilson graciously waves to the public as she wins the title of Miss Tennessee in 1961. Rita had also won the title of Miss Dixie. Her first foray into the world of acting was in Front Street Theatre's 1962 production of “Gypsy.” Newspapers speculated that her award-wining figure had something to do with he interest in her role in the play, which would require her to sing and striptease as the titular character.
Source
Mississippi Valley Collection
Publisher
The University of Memphis Libraries
Date
1961
Rights
Digital Image © 2015, University of Memphis Libraries Preservation and Special Collections Department. All rights reserved.
Relation
Hist4851, Spring 2015
Files
Collection
Citation
“Miss Tennessee,” Making an Impact: The Lives of Tennessee Women, accessed April 26, 2024, https://umhist4851.omeka.net/items/show/33.