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Gallantry on the picket line, Strike or no strike, a new-born baby draws a compassionate response
Gallantry on the picket line, Strike or no strike, a new-born baby draws a compassionate response

Gallantry on the picket line, Strike or no strike, a new-born baby draws a compassionate response

Date8/2/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Gallantry on the picket line; Strike or no strike; a new-born baby draws a compassionate response. Picket Henry Seymour; on duty outside Toronto Western Hospital; yesterday took a colleague's umbrella to shield baby and nurse from the rain as they entered a cab. The strike by hospital employees began July 12. New talks are scheduled for tomorrow.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0016912F
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