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A victim of the lung disease emphysema, Hilliard Thompson Biggar walks along the street with his portable oxygen system
A victim of the lung disease emphysema, Hilliard Thompson Biggar walks along the street with his portable oxygen system

A victim of the lung disease emphysema, Hilliard Thompson Biggar walks along the street with his portable oxygen system

Date10/21/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: A victim of the lung disease emphysema, Hilliard Thompson Biggar walks along the street with his portable oxygen system. He used to have to stop for breath halfway across his living-room, with the walker, he strolls to the bank.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0025493F
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