Deep in the Hearts of Texas: UT Sweethearts, Beauties, and Bluebonnet Belles


		Idanell Brill, 1938 Sweetheart, also captured the heart of her husband Governor John Connally, shown with President Lyndon B. Johnson. Sweetheart CN 04992, with LBJ CN 08696 (left large image) ~ (right large image)

Alicia Wiggs as a Bluebonnet Belle finalist in 1949. She later married Texas football player and Hall of Fame coach Tom Landry. PPC: UT Beauties and Sweethearts (large image)

		Kathryn Grandstaff was a finalist for both Sweetheart and Bluebonnet Belle in 1952. She later became Bing Crosby's sweetheart, marrying the legendary entertainer in 1957. PPC: Crosby, Bing and family (large image)

Bonnie Bland assumed the throne as 1947 Aqua Queen. PPC: UT Beauties and Sweethearts (large image)

		In 1941, Betty Jane Slaughter was a Bluebonnet Belle nominee. Years later, she became First Lady of Texas as the wife of Governor Dolph Briscoe. CN 10833; CN 10834 (large iamge)