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New Miss Toronto, Virginia Martin, 20-year-old store clerk, gets the word she is new Miss Toronto
New Miss Toronto, Virginia Martin, 20-year-old store clerk, gets the word she is new Miss Toronto

New Miss Toronto, Virginia Martin, 20-year-old store clerk, gets the word she is new Miss Toronto

Date7/26/1965
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  • New Miss Toronto; Virginia Martin; 20-year-old store clerk; gets the word she is new Miss Toronto. She is the first Newfoundland native to win the title.
  • New Miss Toronto, Virginia Martin, 20-year-old store clerk, gets the word she is new Miss Toronto
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Original Toronto Star caption: New Miss Toronto; Virginia Martin; 20-year-old store clerk; gets the word she is new Miss Toronto. She is the first Newfoundland native to win the title.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0020344F
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