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Photograph caption dated March 15, 1958 reads, "New queen takes over - Babs Manausa [sic], left, hands over Miss Van Nuys crown to her successor, Cheryl McDonald, 20, of Van Nuys, selected in pageant before 500 spectators at Van Nuys Masonic Temple. Among winnings were Hawaiian trip, screen test."
Van Nuys Masonic Temple Beauty contestants Beauty contests Young women Bouquets Flowers Tiaras Cloaks Award winners Awards Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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