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Title supplied by cataloger. Eurlyne Howell held the Miss Louisiana title on July 23, 1958, when she competed for and won the 7th annual Miss USA title. She went on to compete in the Miss Universe Pageant held just a few days later where she placed 3rd runner-up. Shortly after, Howell changed her name to Arlene Howell and made a career for herself in acting, appearing in a variety of television series including Bourbon Street Beat, Maverick, 77 Sunset Strip and Gomer Pyle. Photograph dated July 28, 1958 shows Miss USA, Eurlyne Howell as she competes in the 7th annual Miss Universe Pageant held on July 26, 1958 at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Howell, Arlene,--1935- Municipal Auditorium (Long Beach, Calif.) Miss Universe Pageant Beauty contests--California--Long Beach Beauty contestants--California--Long Beach Women--California--Long Beach Evening gowns--California--Long Beach Auditoriums--California--Long Beach Long Beach (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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