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Her life prolonged by surgery in Toronto, 10-year-old Gwendolyn (Diana) Irons of Jamaica is now living with Robert and Ella Joel of Ajax, who hope to (...)
Her life prolonged by surgery in Toronto, 10-year-old Gwendolyn (Diana) Irons of Jamaica is now living with Robert and Ella Joel of Ajax, who hope to (...)

Her life prolonged by surgery in Toronto, 10-year-old Gwendolyn (Diana) Irons of Jamaica is now living with Robert and Ella Joel of Ajax, who hope to (...)

Date7/16/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Her life prolonged by surgery in Toronto; 10-year-old Gwendolyn (Diana) Irons of Jamaica is now living with Robert and Ella Joel of Ajax; who hope to adopt her. She has special status granted by immigration officials.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0021467F
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