This photo's caption from 1952 read, "Four Beauties form across the seas meet four horses on a movie set in Hollywood, as they prepare for a riding lesson at the studio (Universal-International) which is putting them under contract. The girls are the winner and runners-up from the recent Miss Universe contest. Left to right: Renate Hoy, Miss Germany; the winner, Armi Kuusela, Miss Finland and Miss Universe; Elsa Kananionapua, Miss Hawaii; and Judy Dan, Miss Hong Kong."
Armi Kuusela, Miss Universe 1952, from Finland, is lifted above the crowd to wave hello. Seemingly at her homecoming, the crowd size is not surprising. Thousands of people frequently turn out for a new Miss Universe's homecoming celebration.
Miss Universe 1952, Armi Kuusela, signs in at the Universal Pictures movie lot in Hollywood, CA. Until 1999, each Miss Universe lived in Los Angeles in an apartment provided by the Miss Universe Organization. Miss Universe and Miss USA are now provided with an apartment in New York City.
The first Miss Universe, Armi Kuusela, Miss Universe 1952, pauses for a picture during a tour of the Universal Pictures movie lot. Kuusela, from Finland, won the pageant in Long Beach, California.
Beauties arrive at airport in Long Beach, California. Days later, Armi Kuusela, won the MISS UNIVERSE 1952 title.
1952 MISS UNIVERSE Finals Night June 28, 1952.
Armi Kuusela, MISS UNIVERSE 1952 from Finland rides on a float in a parade in Long Beach.
Armi Kuusela, MISS UNIVERSE 1952 admires her new trophy.
