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Mrs. Elsie Smetana and son Joey work at reading lesson, Joey who has mild cerebral palsy has not been allowed to attend regular classes
Mrs. Elsie Smetana and son Joey work at reading lesson, Joey who has mild cerebral palsy has not been allowed to attend regular classes

Mrs. Elsie Smetana and son Joey work at reading lesson, Joey who has mild cerebral palsy has not been allowed to attend regular classes

Date2/22/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mrs. Elsie Smetana and son Joey work at reading lesson, Joey who has mild cerebral palsy has not been allowed to attend regular classes.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025904F
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