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Upwards of $70,000 in floral arrangements emptied Memphis Flower shops for the Presley funeral
Upwards of $70,000 in floral arrangements emptied Memphis Flower shops for the Presley funeral

Upwards of $70,000 in floral arrangements emptied Memphis Flower shops for the Presley funeral

Date8/18/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Upwards of $70,000 in floral arrangements emptied Memphis Flower shops for the Presley funeral. A Presley fan takes a snap of the scene in front of the crypt who the singer is entombed.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0074585F
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