In the sweltering heat of September 1924, the sleepy town of Plentywood, Montana, was abuzz with the news of the Queen of Montana Contest. But beneath the surface of this seemingly innocent beauty pageant, a web of corruption and exploitation was beginning to unravel. The contest, set to take place at the Montana State Fair in Helena from September 23rd to 27th, was touted as a way for young women from across the state to compete for the coveted title of Queen of Montana. But to qualify, each candidate had to meet a set of stringent rules, including being a bona fide resident of the county for at least six months prior to the election, and being between the ages of 18 and 25.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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