A blue baby, born with a hold in her heart, Heather Gratton was told not to have children

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A blue baby, born with a hold in her heart, Heather Gratton was told not to have children

Date1/26/1976

Names

Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: A blue baby, born with a hold in her heart, Heather Gratton was told not to have children. But after three heart operations, Mrs. Gratton gave birth to daughter Emily in November and both were checked out in perfect condition.

Subject

Newborn infants

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026380F

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