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A cool morning and a shivering crowd greeted the Queen in Grande Prairie, Alta

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A cool morning and a shivering crowd greeted the Queen in Grande Prairie, Alta

Date8/1/1976

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Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022 (subject)

Philip, Prince, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1921-2021 (subject)

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: A cool morning and a shivering crowd greeted the Queen in Grande Prairie; Alta.; where she turned the sod for a new hospital complex. Lisa Hennigar; 6; was glad her mother; Mary; had worn a long dress - enough to keep two warm.

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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_0123023F

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