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Below is George Starasser, who hitch-hiked 145 miles from Lucan, Ont
Below is George Starasser, who hitch-hiked 145 miles from Lucan, Ont

Below is George Starasser, who hitch-hiked 145 miles from Lucan, Ont

Date8/31/1932
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Original Toronto Star caption: Below is George Starasser; who hitch-hiked 145 miles from Lucan; Ont.; to take part in the swim.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0098333F
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