Her letter and poem brought Royal recognition, Twelve-year-old Joyce McGahey, Star carrier girl, of Hillsdale Ave

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Her letter and poem brought Royal recognition, Twelve-year-old Joyce McGahey, Star carrier girl, of Hillsdale Ave

Date6/10/1939

Names

Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002 (subject)

George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Her letter and poem brought Royal recognition; Twelve-year-old Joyce McGahey; Star carrier girl; of Hillsdale Ave. E.; proudly displays letters of acknowledgment from Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth.

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122450F

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