South African tennis ace Cliff Drysdale takes time out during Ontario Centennial open tournament to sign autographs for Elaine Brown and skater Petra (...)

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South African tennis ace Cliff Drysdale takes time out during Ontario Centennial open tournament to sign autographs for Elaine Brown and skater Petra (...)

Date8/2/1967

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Burka, Petra (subject)

Drysdale, Cliff (subject)

Lennon, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: South African tennis ace Cliff Drysdale takes time out during Ontario Centennial open tournament to sign autographs for Elaine Brown and skater Petra Burka (right) at Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club yesterday.

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Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Province or state:Ontario

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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_0044719F

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