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Sandy Allen: World's tallest woman, at feet 7 1/4 inches, recognized for her courage
Sandy Allen: World's tallest woman, at feet 7 1/4 inches, recognized for her courage

Sandy Allen: World's tallest woman, at feet 7 1/4 inches, recognized for her courage

Date10/27/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: Sandy Allen: World's tallest woman, at feet 7 1/4 inches, recognized for her courage.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0029053F
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Image shows a ship on the lake.
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