Tarris, Maldi, 1925-2010

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left) crowns Maldi Tarris as Cherry Blossom Festival Queen.

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (left) crowns Maldi Tarris (center) as Cherry Blossom Festival Queen. Man at right is unidentified.

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (on stage, left) with Cherry Blossom Queen Maldi Tarris (on stage, center) at the Cherry Blossom Queen Pageant at the Jefferson Memorial. All others unidentified.

Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman (right), Cherry Blossom Queen Maldi Tarris (center), and her unidentified escort after the Cherry Blossom Queen pageant at the Jefferson Memorial. All others unidentified.