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All day long Toronto paid homage to Barbara Ann starting with her triumphal procession to the city hall where she is seen as she arrived by motor. Hug(...)
All day long Toronto paid homage to Barbara Ann starting with her triumphal procession to the city hall where she is seen as she arrived by motor. Hug(...)

All day long Toronto paid homage to Barbara Ann starting with her triumphal procession to the city hall where she is seen as she arrived by motor. Hug(...)

Date3/15/1948
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Original Toronto Star caption: All day long Toronto paid homage to Barbara Ann starting with her triumphal procession to the city hall where she is seen as she arrived by motor. Huge crowd. part of which is shown. began gathering hours ahead to welcome the skating champion who won triple crowns in Europe. Masses of people, estimated at 60,000 cheered and waved the blonde skater. After receiving Lou E. Marsh Trophy she went dancing in evening.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0079132F
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