So here it is: my list of the top six most intriguing awards within the museum's Division of Culture and the Arts!ġ) The Miss Fun Fishing Award given to Phyllis Diller, 1973Ĭomedian Phyllis Diller was crowned 'Miss Fun Fishing' by Field and Stream magazine in 1973 'on the occasion of her selection as the first centerfold in the magazine's 78 year history.' The magazine, known for being a source of tackle and trapping tips and not female centerfolds, used the photo shoot and award as a way to celebrate two forms of American entertainment: comedy and fishing. In doing so, I have developed some favorite items.
As an intern within the division, it has been my pleasure to explore and research the whole array of our awards for an upcoming exhibition on American culture.
However, we also collect awards and trophies that are less widely known. We have iconic awards such as Oscars, Olympic medals, and Grammys that most people will recognize instantly and which frequently appear in our exhibitions. The Division of Culture and the Arts at the museum collects a wide variety of awards and trophies.
