Manuscript Collection
Mr. USA Pageant Records - Accession 107 - M46 (61)
Files
Identifier
Accession 107 - M46 (61)
Inclusive Dates
1977
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
42 pieces
Language
English;
Historical Note
The Mr. USA Pageant was held on May 13, 1977 in Charleston, SC as a spoof of traditional beauty pageants and was sponsored by the National Organization of Women (NOW). The event was created in part to protest the Miss USA contest being held in the city on May 8, 10, and 14, 1977 in which public funds were used to lure the pageant to Charleston.
Scope and Content Note
The Mr. USA Pageant Records consists of letters, news releases, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, and photographs relating to the operation of the pageant and the publicity generated from the pageant. The Mr. USA Pageant was held on May 13, 1977 in Charleston, SC as a spoof of traditional beauty pageants and was sponsored by the National Organization of Women (NOW).
Provenance
This collection was given to the Archives by Barbara Hering on July 11, 1977.
Keywords
Feminism, National Organization for Women (NOW), Charleston SC
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Mr. USA Pageant Records - Accession 107 - M46 (61)". Finding Aid 151.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/151
LC Subject Headings
National Organization for Women--Records and correspondence; Male beauty contests--South Carolina--Charleston; Beauty contests--Parodies, imitations, etc.; Feminism--United States--History--20th century; Feminism--Southern States--History--20th century; Charleston (S.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century; Charleston (S.C.)--Appropriations and expenditures--History--20th century
