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November 10, 1959
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Barbara Jean Curry from Mississippi becomes the first from her state to be crowned Miss Tennessee State University 1959-60, kissed by Charles Walker, with onlookers Cupid Poe and Alice Summer.
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ALL THIS AND A BIG KISS, TOO—"Miss Tennessee State University, 1959-60," Barbara Jean Curry, pauses for the congratulatory buss from Tiger Captain senior Charles Walker of Atlanta Ga. Mississippi's first and only daughter to become the No. 1 co-ed at Tennessee State. Miss Curry, daughter of Mrs. Nevader L. Greene of Greenwood, was crowned "Miss Tennessee State" last week, as the 17th queen in the university's royal lineage. Looking on is (left to right) Student Council president Cupid Poe, biology major, Sarasota, Fla., and senior attendant to "Miss Tennessee State" Alice Summer, of Ft. Pierce, Fla.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Beauty Queen Crowning
Miss Tennessee State
University Pageant
First Mississippi Winner
What entities or persons were involved?
Barbara Jean Curry
Charles Walker
Mrs. Nevader L. Greene
Cupid Poe
Alice Summer
Where did it happen?
Tennessee State University
Story Details
Key Persons
Barbara Jean Curry
Charles Walker
Mrs. Nevader L. Greene
Cupid Poe
Alice Summer
Location
Tennessee State University
Event Date
1959 60
Story Details
Barbara Jean Curry, daughter of Mrs. Nevader L. Greene of Greenwood, Mississippi, is crowned Miss Tennessee State University 1959-60, the first and only from Mississippi, receiving a congratulatory kiss from Charles Walker, with Cupid Poe and Alice Summer looking on.