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Shown here is a photograph of Dr. Lee Tzu Pheng, who is considered one of Singapore's most distinguished poets. She was awarded Cultural Medallion Award (Literature) in 1985. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All Rights Reserved. Eric Foo Chee Meng 1979-2001. Courtesy of National Arts Council.
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