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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leftley and daughters Andrea and Kim, Blind couple find consolation in knowledge their two children are healthy
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leftley and daughters Andrea and Kim, Blind couple find consolation in knowledge their two children are healthy

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leftley and daughters Andrea and Kim, Blind couple find consolation in knowledge their two children are healthy

Date7/2/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leftley and daughters Andrea and Kim; Blind couple find consolation in knowledge their two children are healthy
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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_0020826F
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Sam Starr helps Judy Norrish into his cab, Young blind woman hopes she can find less expensive transportation
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