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Woman Wins $1,000 Snapshot Prize, Phyllis Smith, left, of Thornhill, whose entry from The Star won grand prize of $1,000 in Newspaper Snapshot Awards (...)
Woman Wins $1,000 Snapshot Prize, Phyllis Smith, left, of Thornhill, whose entry from The Star won grand prize of $1,000 in Newspaper Snapshot Awards (...)

Woman Wins $1,000 Snapshot Prize, Phyllis Smith, left, of Thornhill, whose entry from The Star won grand prize of $1,000 in Newspaper Snapshot Awards (...)

Date3/29/1961
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  • Woman Wins $1,000 Snapshot Prize, Phyllis Smith, left, of Thornhill, whose entry from The Star won grand prize of $1,000 in Newspaper Snapshot Awards (...)
  • Woman Wins $1;000 Snapshot Prize; Phyllis Smith; left; of Thornhill; whose entry from The Star won grand prize of $1;000 in Newspaper Snapshot Awards competition; is one of seven winners from Star whose entries are at Eaton's College store till April 8.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Woman Wins $1;000 Snapshot Prize; Phyllis Smith; left; of Thornhill; whose entry from The Star won grand prize of $1;000 in Newspaper Snapshot Awards competition; is one of seven winners from Star whose entries are at Eaton's College store till April 8.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0119210F
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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