This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph caption dated July 31, 1958 reads, "Donna Kay Brooks, 18-year-old Miss California, starts scrapbook at Studio City home of clippings describing her part in Miss Universe Pageant. Donna shed high heels and billowing gowns for favorite pedal pushers and blouse as she rested from 10-day whirl. She will play hostess for two months to her pageant roommate Miss Belgium, Liliane Taelmans of Brussels."
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.