Vintage photos of Alabama's Miss Maid of Cotton pageants

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From 1939 to 1993, pageants were held across the country with young women vying to become the U.S. cotton ambassador.

Vintage photos of Alabama's Miss Maid of Cotton pageants

Guide to the Maid of Cotton Records

Cotton Maid of Cotton contest

1961 Press Photo Cotton Maid of Cotton contestestants

Vintage photos of Alabama's Miss Maid of Cotton pageants

1958, Elmore County Maid of Cotton Betty Sue Leonard with sash

Vintage photos of Alabama's Miss Maid of Cotton pageants

Vintage photos of Alabama's Miss Maid of Cotton pageants

1955 Press Photo Geneva County Maid of Cotton finalists, Alabama

REMEMBER WHEN: Miss Andalusia and Miss Memolusia - The Andalusia

1963 Press Photo Maid of Cotton Royalty at Greene County, Alabama

Guide to the Maid of Cotton Records