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Photograph caption dated December 28, 1957 reads "John H. Biggar Jr., president of Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, crowns Rose Queen Gertrude Wood in ceremonies at coronation ball in Pasadena Civic Auditorium. More than 5,000 attended ball, highlight of Pasadena social season. Trudy and her court will preside at Rose Parade and Rose Bowl football game New Year's Day."
Tournament of Roses Association--Presidents Beauty contestants Men College students Young women Award winners Tiaras Roses Bouquets Pasadena (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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