Speed was the essence

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Speed was the essence

Date4/10/1980

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Adair, Brendan Jay (subject)

Bull, Ron (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Speed was the essence: Ambulance driver Henry Laurin (left) and attendant Ike Campbell, who spared no horses on the Adair mercy dash, making the 90 miles from Midland to Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children in 79 minutes.

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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_0028665F

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