Carl Ann Laverne Morris steps off Ozark Air Lines' "Miss Universe Special" on her return to Ottumwa after winning the Miss Universe title in 1956. A former Miss Ottumwa and Miss Iowa, she was the reigning Miss USA before going on to the Miss Universe pageant. To date she is the only Miss Iowa to win the Miss USA and Miss Universe titles.
For more information on the Michael Lemberger Collection visit https://aspace.lib.uiowa.edu/repositories/2/resources/3157
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Carl Ann Laverne Morris steps off Ozark Air Lines' "Miss Universe Special" on her return to Ottumwa after winning the Miss Universe title in 1956. A former Miss Ottumwa and Miss Iowa, she was the reigning Miss USA before going on to the Miss Universe pageant. To date she is the only Miss Iowa to win the Miss USA and Miss Universe titles. For more information on the Michael Lemberger Collection visit https://aspace.lib.uiowa.edu/repositories/2/resources/3157