Miss Uranium

During the 1950s and 1960s, a number of women were given the title of "Miss Uranium."

I don't think there was one organization awarding the title. Instead, I think various local entrepreneurs held separate 'Miss Uranium' pageants. Or they didn't even bother with a pageant and just declared a model to be 'Miss Uranium'.

Toronto Star - June 11, 1968

Cleveland Plain Dealer - Aug 26, 1951

Toronto Star - Nov 4, 1953

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Posted By: Alex - Mon Jan 13, 2025
Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests | Atomic Power and Other Nuclear Matters

Comments

I wonder if the bullet bras in the first two pictures are made of depleted uranium.

Posted by ges on 01/13/25 at 07:21 PM