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Young survivor

Date9/1/1981

Names

Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Young survivor: Ivana Velardo, 22, lost her left to cancer when she was 12. Above, the dark-haired young woman who plans to study architecture works in her kitchen. She plans to marry next year.

Subject

Medical care

People with disabilities

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025840F

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