Rachel: Clutched her last gift

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Rachel: Clutched her last gift

Date3/18/1979

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Brazao, Dale (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Rachel: Clutched her last gift

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026035F

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