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DescriptionElizabeth Ward, Miss America press photo (cropped).jpg
English: Caption reads:
READY FOR THE PAGEANT -- Gary Collins, making his debut as host of the Miss America Pageant, will share the stage with the reigning Miss America, Elizabeth Ward, who will crown her successor during the live telecast of the pageant on NBC Saturday, Sept. 11 (10 p.m. to midnight NYT).
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(DE) (DE) (SFP #1 & 2)
NBC Photo Press Department 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, N.Y. 10020
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