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They want to be royalty, Two contestants in the Caribbean Queen Contest, twist up a storm at a reception last night
They want to be royalty, Two contestants in the Caribbean Queen Contest, twist up a storm at a reception last night

They want to be royalty, Two contestants in the Caribbean Queen Contest, twist up a storm at a reception last night

Date11/25/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: They want to be royalty; Two contestants in the Caribbean Queen Contest; twist up a storm at a reception last night. They are Suzette Lewis; 19; (left) and Diane Mohamed. The Caribbean Queen will be picked at a dance Friday night at St. Lawrence Hall.
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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_0020084F
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