{"product_id":"1964-miss-california-pageant-ephemera-lot-program-newspaper-clippings-official-documents","title":"1964 Miss California Pageant Ephemera Lot — Program, Newspaper Clippings \u0026 Official Documents","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and complete ephemera lot from the \u003cstrong\u003e1964 Miss California Pageant\u003c\/strong\u003e, held in Santa Cruz, California — the 40th Anniversary Year (1924–1964) of the Miss America Pageant preliminary system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis lot includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Miss California Pageant Program\/Booklet\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-color cover featuring the reigning Miss California in crown and regalia, with Miss America Pageant official preliminary seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSanta Cruz Sentinel Sunday Edition newspaper clippings\u003c\/strong\u003e — July 21, 1964, featuring pageant coverage including \"Orange County Is Second\" and \"State's Fairest\" headlines with contestant photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notice to Miss California Finalists\u003c\/strong\u003e — typed letter outlining duties, wardrobe requirements, and what to expect as Miss California 1964\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisiting Chaperones Information Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e — official typed document outlining hostess duties, basic rules, and pageant protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Rules and Regulations\u003c\/strong\u003e — auditorium rules, backstage policies, chaperone guidelines, and contact information for pageant officials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1964 Hostess Committee Roster\u003c\/strong\u003e — full typed list of hostesses, their addresses, phone numbers, and the contestants they were assigned to chaperone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Peculiar Parlor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45138746900566,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/4738\/4918\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_030df67d-efde-4e45-afbe-c6ac7644fe10.jpg?v=1782521556","url":"https:\/\/www.peculiarparlor.com\/products\/1964-miss-california-pageant-ephemera-lot-program-newspaper-clippings-official-documents","provider":"The Peculiar Parlor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}