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Veteran entertainer

Date11/3/1985

Names

Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Veteran entertainer: William Hughes is 82 but that hasn't stopped him from finding a new career as a ventriloquist. He entertains audience with his handmade dummies; like Jerry the Sailor.

Subject

Longevity

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0024583F

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