Miss America 1943, the 17th Miss America pageant, was held at the Warner Theater in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 11, 1943. Miss California, Jean Bartel won the title after winning awards for her swimsuit and talent.
Bartel as Miss America 1943
The Miss California competition selects the representative for the state of California in the Miss America competition.
Rosemary LaPlanche, Miss California 1940 and 1941 in 1940
Jean Bartel, Miss California 1943 and Miss America 1943
Marilyn Buferd, Miss California 1946 and Miss America 1946 in 1953
Sharon Terrill, Miss California 1968, at Arlington State College in Texas in 1965