Carry a few bushels of sand for surprise storms

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Carry a few bushels of sand for surprise storms

Date12/30/1971

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Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Carry a few bushels of sand for surprise storms

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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