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: Vicki Lou Bennett dances during the talent portion of the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant; Vicki Lou Bennett, from her left side, wears a navy blue, sleeveless, sequined leotard with a blue satin pleated skirt below the silver trimmed, dropped-waistline, white ballet slippers, and white gloves during her dance for the talent portion of the Miss America Preliminary Contest, for Miss Raytown 1973 held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. Silver also outlines the crew-neck collar and the sleeves. A large wall in the shape of a top hat of red and white stripes with a hat band of navy blue with white stars is behind Vicki., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16.

: Vicki Lou Bennett during the evening gown portion of the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant; Vicki Lou Bennett (16) wears a light pink, sleeveless, v-neck evening gown with a wide, shiny satin belt with a pink bow at the bottom of the bodice and a pleated skirt with white pumps during the Miss America Preliminary Contest, for Miss Raytown 1973 held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She wears a blue and white contestant number ribbon attached to her gown on her left hip., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16

: Vicki Lou Bennett during the swimsuit portion of the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant; Vicki Lou Bennett (16) wears a one-piece, scoop-neck swimsuit of which the weaving of the cloth creates a raised diamond pattern and white pumps during the Miss America Preliminary Contest, for Miss Raytown 1973 held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She wears a blue and white contestant number ribbon attached to her swimsuit on her left hip., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16. Typed label below photograph, "New Miss Raytown."

: Vicki Lou Bennett during the swimsuit portion of the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant; Vicki Lou Bennett (16) wears a one-piece, scoop-neck swimsuit of which the weaving of the cloth creates a raised diamond pattern and white pumps during the Miss America Preliminary Contest, for Miss Raytown 1973 held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She wears a blue and white contestant number ribbon attached to her swimsuit on her left hip., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16.

: Vicki Lou Bennett has a big smile during the 1973 Miss Raytown Pageant; Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973, who wears a crown, an evening gown, and a navy blue satin sash with the words "Miss Raytown 1973" printed on it, smiles big at a person whose back of their head is in the foreground of the photograph and reaches her right hand up toward her right eye during the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. There is a spray of gladiolas on the right side of the picture., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16

: Vicki Lou Bennett is the swimsuit winner during the 1973 Miss Raytown Pageant; The Master of Ceremonies, wearing a black, long-coat, tuxedo, black bow tie, white tuxedo shirt with black piped ruffles and placard, holds his hand left hand out toward Vicki Lou Bennett who is walking toward him, to indicate that she is the swimsuit winner during the Miss America Preliminary Contest for Miss Raytown 1973 pageant held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. Vicki Lou Bennett (16) wears a light pink, sleeveless, v-neck evening gown with a shiny satin pink bow at the bottom of the bodice, a pleated skirt, a pink hair ribbon on the back of her head and white pumps. Behind them a man is bending over just off stage and contestants Gwendolyn Kay Norton, Carla Jill Cathlina (21), Debra Gayle Haff (19), Dell Ann Smith (18), Charlotte Clark (17), Jolene D. Steve (15), Ann Marie Miller (14) stand in a semi-circle along the back of the stage smiling, and clapping. All contestants wear their blue and white contestant number ribbons attached to their dresses on their left hips., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16. Typed label below photograph, "Swimsuit winner Vicki Bennett."

: Vicki Lou Bennett receives jewelry for winning the title of Miss Raytown 1973 during the 1973 Miss Raytown Pageant; Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973, who wears a crown, a white, sleeveless, v-neck evening gown with a pleated skirt, and a navy blue satin sash with the words "Miss Raytown 1973" printed on it, sits on a garden bench and looks at a piece of jewelry she holds in her right hand, possibly a bracelet, as she holds a bouquet of red roses, white orchid, greenery, and a red bow on her left arm during the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. A gentleman is bending from the waist in front of her closing a jewelry box. Teresa Mohr, wearing a crown and a golden dress, stands to Vicki Lou's right and behind the gentleman, pinning the crown to Vicki Lou's head. Another candidate's face is visible to the left of Teresa's face. A trophy is on the bench next to Vicki Lou., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16

: Vicki Lou Bennett with the masters of ceremonies during the 1973 Miss Raytown Pageant; Miss Raytown 1973, Vicki Lou Bennett, stands next to the Master of Ceremonies during the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She wears a crown, a white, sleeveless, v-neck evening gown, and a navy blue satin sash with the words "Miss Raytown 1973" printed on it. She holds a bouquet of red roses, white orchid, greenery, and a red bow on her left arm. The Master of Ceremonies holds a piece of paper in his right hand as he wears a gray/deep blue tuxedo jacket with navy blue buttons and piping around the lapels, navy blue collar, bow tie, and pants. His vest is navy blue with a paisley design. He wears a ruffled tuxedo shirt with navy blue piping on the edges of the ruffles and placard. He also wears black oxford shoes and a boutonniere of a single white carnation on his left lapel., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16

: Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973, from her left side, during the 1973 Miss Raytown Pageant; Miss Raytown 1973, Vicki Lou Bennett, from her left side, stands in front of a garden bench and a flower arrangement during the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She wears a crown, a white, sleeveless, v-neck evening gown, and a navy blue satin sash with the words "Miss Raytown 1973" printed on it. She holds a bouquet of red roses, white orchid, greenery, and a red bow on her left arm., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16

: Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973, receives her flowers and crown during the 1973 Miss Raytown Pageant; Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Blue Springs 1973, is getting a crown placed on her head by Teresa Mohr, who is mostly obscured by Vicki Lou, and accepting her bouquet of red roses, greenery, and a red bow from a master of ceremonies during the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She wears a light pink, sleeveless, v-neck evening gown with a pleated skirt and a wide, pink, satin belt, a navy blue satin sash, and white pumps. The other contestants are standing at the back of the stage., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16

: Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973, sits by a flower arrangement during the 1973 Miss Raytown Pageant; Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973, who wears a crown, a white, sleeveless, v-neck evening gown with a pleated skirt, and a navy blue satin sash with the words "Miss Raytown 1973" printed on it, holds a bouquet of red roses, white orchid, greenery, and a red bow on her left arm during the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She is seated on a garden bench by a flower arrangement as a couple of audience members stand behind her., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16

: Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973, smiles at the photographer during the 1973 Miss Raytown Pageant; Miss Raytown 1973, Vicki Lou Bennett, stands in front of a garden bench and statuette during the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She wears a crown, a white, sleeveless, v-neck evening gown, and a navy blue satin sash with the words "Miss Raytown 1973" printed on it. She holds a bouquet of red roses, white orchid, greenery, and a red bow on her left arm. There is a trophy on the bench. Also a few sprays from a flower arrangement can be seen on the right side of the photograph., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16.

: Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973, starts her victory walk during the 1973 Miss Raytown Pageant; Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973, looks to her right as she begins her victory walk during the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She wears a crown, a white, sleeveless evening gown with a pleated skirt, a navy blue satin sash, and white pumps as she holds a bouquet of red roses, white orchid, greenery, and a red bow on her left arm. Two gentlemen wearing suits stand on the stage behind her. Another contestant in a peach evening gown stands at the back of the stage. Band members' heads are just above the runway., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16

: Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973, takes her victory walk during the 1973 Miss Raytown Pageant; Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973, smiles to her right as she takes her victory walk during the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She wears a crown, a white, sleeveless, v-neck evening gown with a pleated skirt and a wide, pink, satin belt and a navy blue satin sash, as she holds a bouquet of red roses, white orchid, greenery, and a red bow on her left arm. The audience can be seen clapping on both sides of the runway., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16

: Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973, takes her victory walk during the 1973 Miss Raytown Pageant; Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973, smiles to her right as she takes her victory walk during the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She wears a crown, a white, sleeveless, v-neck evening gown with a pleated skirt and a wide, pink, satin belt and a navy blue satin sash, as she holds a bouquet of red roses, white orchid, greenery, and a red bow on her left arm. The audience can be seen clapping on both sides of the runway., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16.

: Vicki Lou Bennett, Miss Raytown 1973,smiles at the photographer during the 1973 Miss Raytown Pageant; Miss Raytown 1973, Vicki Lou Bennett, stands in front of a garden bench and statuette during the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She wears a crown, a white, sleeveless, v-neck evening gown, and a navy blue satin sash with the words "Miss Raytown 1973" printed on it. She holds a bouquet of red roses, white orchid, greenery, and a red bow on her left arm. There is a trophy on the bench. Also a few sprays from a flower arrangement can be seen on the right side of the photograph., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16

: Vicki Norris during the Fashion Four competition; Vicki Norris wears a one-piece navy blue swimsuit with a scalloped neckline and black shoes during the Fashion Four Competition., 1970-1979, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 5 - 6. Typed label above the photograph, "Vicki Norris."

: Victoria Gulotta during the Miss Independence Princess Pageant event; Contestant Victoria Gulotta wearing a pink, sequined empire waist, v-neckline evening gown with blousy short sleeve that form a collar, stands in front of gold drapes during the Miss Independence Princess Pageant at Truman High School in Independence, Missouri. Her contestant number ribbon (3) is pinned to her dress by her left hip., August 23, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Victoria Gulotta during the talent portion of the Miss Independence Princess Pageant event; Contestant Victoria Gulotta, wearing a full-length, sleeveless dress with spaghetti straps and a scoop-neckline, holds a microphone to her mouth with her right hand and holds the microphone wire in her left hand as she likely sings during the talent portion of the Miss Independence Princess Pageant at Truman High School in Independence, Missouri. The print of the dress is a park scene of flowers and clouds in pink, white, and goldenrod., August 23, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Victoria Gulotta in an evening gown during the Miss Independence Princess Pageant event; Contestant Victoria Gulotta wears a pink, empire waist, v-neckline evening gown with blousy short sleeve that form a collar, as she walks to her right during the Miss Independence Princess Pageant at Truman High School in Independence, Missouri. Her contestant number ribbon (3) is pinned to her dress over her left hip. A microphone stands to her left and gold drapes are behind her., August 23, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Victoria Gulotta sings during the talent portion of the Miss Independence Princess Pageant event; Contestant Victoria Gulotta, wearing a full-length, sleeveless dress with spaghetti straps and a scoop-neckline, holds a microphone to her mouth with her right hand and holds the microphone wire in her left hand in her during the talent portion of the Miss Independence Princess Pageant at Truman High School in Independence, Missouri. The print of the dress is a park scene of trees, flowers, and clouds in pink, white, goldenrod and kelly green., August 23, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Victoria Gulotta wears a swimsuit during the Miss Independence Princess Pageant event; Contestant Victoria Gulotta wears a black one-piece swimsuit with white piping outline and pumps, during the Miss Independence Princess Pageant at Truman High School in Independence, Missouri. Her contestant number ribbon is pinned to her swimsuit on her left side by her hip., August 23, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Victoria Gulotta wears an evening gown during the Miss Kansas City 1975 pageant; Miss Kansas City 1975 contestant, Victoria Gulotta, smiles as she wears a dark pink evening gown with a ruffled v-neck, ruffled short sleeves, and a sequined empire waistline during the Miss Kansas City 1975 pageant in Pierson Auditorium on the Volker campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, Missouri. Her white contestant number ribbon (3) is attached to her dress by her left hip. Gold drapes hang behind her., March 14, 1975, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 48, Folder 3 - 4

: Victoria L. Mueller during the evening gown portion of the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant; Victoria L. Mueller (7) wears a aqua, sleeveless, keyhole neck evening gown with silver lace outlining the collar, keyhole, and around the empire waistline during the Miss America Preliminary Contest, for Miss Raytown 1973 held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She wears a blue and white contestant number ribbon attached to her gown on her left hip., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16

: Victoria L. Mueller during the swimsuit portion of the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant; Victoria L. Mueller (7) wears a pink, scoop-neck, one-piece swimsuit and matching pumps during the Miss America Preliminary Contest, for Miss Raytown 1973 held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri. She wears a blue and white contestant number ribbon attached to her gown on her left hip., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16

: Victoria L. Mueller during the talent portion of the Miss Raytown 1973 pageant; Victoria L. Mueller, from her right side, sits on a black piano bench and plays a black piano as she wears a white, long-sleeved, peasant blouse with different shades of blue and purple flowers bric-a-brac down the outside of the sleeve and a full-length purple skirt during the talent portion of the Miss America Preliminary Contest, for Miss Raytown 1973 held at Raytown South High School in Raytown, Missouri., September 23, 1972, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 14 - 16. Typed label below photograph, "Victoria L. Mueller 8422 E 55 terr."

: View from above of a model bride during a bridal show; View from above of a model wearing a sleeveless wedding gown with spaghetti straps and holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand during a bridal show at an unidentified shopping mall; head turned to the left to look out over the audience., No date; likely 2000s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: View from above of the exhibit floor during the Custom Auto Show; An photograph from above the exhibit floor of the custom cars, booths, and the crowds during the Custom Auto Show at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri., March 28, 1970, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Located with Scrapbooks in Box 47, Folder 12 - 13.

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