The members of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in Harlem, New York. African American women work in a beauty shop or beauty parlor. Women seated in chairs as they get their hair cut, eyebrows trimmed and manicure. A woman applies nail paint on other woman's nails. Other woman applies shampoo and washes the hair of a woman. A woman shows her hair style.
Elite of dogdom patronize an exclusive pulchritude parlor in Portland, Oregon. Owners bring their dogs to the parlor for beauty treatments. A beautician clips nails and gives beauty treatment to an Irish Setter dog. Other dog owners wait with their dogs in the waiting area. A groomer trims the fur of the dogs. A beautician puts an apron on a dog. He trims the fur around the dog's mouth.
Photographers take pictures of Mrs. Eisenhower at door of the White House flanked by Latin American beauty queens from Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. Mercedes Baquero of Colombia holds the title of "Queen of the Americas" and the other two women, Annabelle Nebel from Ecuador and a beauty queen from Panama, respectively, are the members of her court.
Miss Universe Contest in Long Beach, California. 17 Contestants pose in the stage. They walk on the stage waiving at the crowd. Miss Argentina Ileana Carré smiles on stage. Marina Orschel of Germany waves to the audience. Miss USA Carol Morris chosen as Miss Universe comes up on stage to receive the crown. Crowd cheers as she walks on the ramp with the crown. Miss Universe 1955 Hillevi Rombin of Sweden crowns Carol Morris.
Scenes of beautiful buildings and gardens with palm trees, in India. Several persons seen around entrance of one building, A woman ascends steps and walks across a stone terrace, in what appears to be a Temple courtyard. A tent is seen in background.
Views of soldiers in a parade, flag of United States fluttering high. Huge gathering is seen. Aerial views of roads, cars and other vehicles on road. Female artists performing on stage, men playing musical instruments in an orchestra. Views of various games in stadium. Girls participating in a beauty pageant. Interior of a house, women serving food to children. Views of different food items. (World War II period).