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Miss beautify Toronto, Colleen Embree, 19, a University of Toronto psychology student, was crowned Miss Beautify Toronto. She will reign over Beautify Toronto Week, starting Saturday
Miss beautify Toronto, Colleen Embree, 19, a University of Toronto psychology student, was crowned Miss Beautify Toronto. She will reign over Beautify Toronto Week, starting Saturday

Miss beautify Toronto, Colleen Embree, 19, a University of Toronto psychology student, was crowned Miss Beautify Toronto. She will reign over Beautify Toronto Week, starting Saturday

Date4/26/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Miss beautify Toronto; Colleen Embree; 19; a University of Toronto psychology student; was crowned Miss Beautify Toronto. She will reign over Beautify Toronto Week; starting Saturday.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0020452F
Miss beautify Toronto, Needing no beautifying at all, Wendy Clarke, 18, the winner of the Miss Beautify Toronto contest sponsored by Young Men's Canadian Club, holds trophy last night
Miss beautify Toronto, Needing no beautifying at all, Wendy Clarke, 18, the winner of the Miss Beautify Toronto contest sponsored by Young Men's Canadian Club, holds trophy last night
4/30/1971
Here's that winning smile, Beaming for the camera after being chosen Miss Beautify Toronto is Jacqueline Freeman, 21, of Dowling Ave., left
Here's that winning smile, Beaming for the camera after being chosen Miss Beautify Toronto is Jacqueline Freeman, 21, of Dowling Ave., left
4/27/1965
Beautify Toronto time, While garbage is piled high in Toronto parks, the Young Men's Canadian Club kicks off its annual compaign to make the city look(...)
Beautify Toronto time, While garbage is piled high in Toronto parks, the Young Men's Canadian Club kicks off its annual compaign to make the city look(...)
4/28/1972
Miss Toronto-Colleen Embree, 23-is hugged by last year's winner, Pat Mazurick, when her victory was announced Saturday night. Miss Embree, a 5-foot-8-(...)
Miss Toronto-Colleen Embree, 23-is hugged by last year's winner, Pat Mazurick, when her victory was announced Saturday night. Miss Embree, a 5-foot-8-(...)
7/29/1973
On their way to Miss Toronto finals, Pretty 19-year-old Colleen Embree (centre) flashes a dazzling smile after winning the first preliminary of the Mi(...)
On their way to Miss Toronto finals, Pretty 19-year-old Colleen Embree (centre) flashes a dazzling smile after winning the first preliminary of the Mi(...)
6/24/1969
The mayor meets Miss Italia, Crowned Miss Italian Community on Saturday night, Iliana Bertelli, 19-year-old Toronto receptionist who was born in Milan(...)
The mayor meets Miss Italia, Crowned Miss Italian Community on Saturday night, Iliana Bertelli, 19-year-old Toronto receptionist who was born in Milan(...)
11/5/1967
New Miss Toronto is a 'Homebody', Wearing swimsuit, Colleen Gray, 18, hears she has been chosen Miss Toronto at annual Metro Toronto Police Games Saturday
New Miss Toronto is a 'Homebody', Wearing swimsuit, Colleen Gray, 18, hears she has been chosen Miss Toronto at annual Metro Toronto Police Games Saturday
7/26/1970
Toronto picks its prettiest, At beauty pageants Saturday, Estia Club's 17-year-old Darlene Ballis (left) was crowned Miss Greek Community, and 19-year(...)
Toronto picks its prettiest, At beauty pageants Saturday, Estia Club's 17-year-old Darlene Ballis (left) was crowned Miss Greek Community, and 19-year(...)
5/5/1968
18-year-old Carol Mccartney of Weston was crowned Miss Toronto over 19 other finalists
18-year-old Carol Mccartney of Weston was crowned Miss Toronto over 19 other finalists
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Crowned Miss Helicon 1971, Mary Dencshazi, a 21-year-old York University student, dances with External Affairs Minister Mitchell Sharp during Saturday(...)
Crowned Miss Helicon 1971, Mary Dencshazi, a 21-year-old York University student, dances with External Affairs Minister Mitchell Sharp during Saturday(...)
1/31/1971
A young smiling Asian woman wearing a tiara holds a bouquet of flowers and a trophy.
Miss Chinatown, Hilda Jay, a 19-year-old University of Toronto nursing student, is Miss Toronto Chinatown
27 August 1972
Miss Caribana begins her reign, Junie Samuel, a 19-year-old typist from Antigua, is robed in the crimson mantle of Miss Caribana '72 last night by Mrs(...)
Miss Caribana begins her reign, Junie Samuel, a 19-year-old typist from Antigua, is robed in the crimson mantle of Miss Caribana '72 last night by Mrs(...)
8/4/1972