A rare and complete ephemera lot from the 1964 Miss California Pageant, held in Santa Cruz, California — the 40th Anniversary Year (1924–1964) of the Miss America Pageant preliminary system.
This lot includes:
Official Miss California Pageant Program/Booklet — full-color cover featuring the reigning Miss California in crown and regalia, with Miss America Pageant official preliminary seal
Santa Cruz Sentinel Sunday Edition newspaper clippings — July 21, 1964, featuring pageant coverage including "Orange County Is Second" and "State's Fairest" headlines with contestant photos
Important Notice to Miss California Finalists — typed letter outlining duties, wardrobe requirements, and what to expect as Miss California 1964
Visiting Chaperones Information Sheet — official typed document outlining hostess duties, basic rules, and pageant protocols
Basic Rules and Regulations — auditorium rules, backstage policies, chaperone guidelines, and contact information for pageant officials
1964 Hostess Committee Roster — full typed list of hostesses, their addresses, phone numbers, and the contestants they were assigned to chaperone
A fascinating primary-source window into mid-century pageant culture, California history, and the Miss America system. Perfect for collectors of vintage Americana, beauty pageant memorabilia, California history, or 1960s paper ephemera.
⚠️ Please Note: This is a used, pre-owned item. Every care has been taken to photograph the piece thoroughly, including any visible flaws, wear, or imperfections. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing. The seller is not responsible for any flaws that may have been missed in the listing photos. All sales are final.
