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Limbo Dancer thrilled thousands of Toronto citizens during Caribana '67 on the Island
Limbo Dancer thrilled thousands of Toronto citizens during Caribana '67 on the Island

Limbo Dancer thrilled thousands of Toronto citizens during Caribana '67 on the Island

Date1/16/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: Limbo Dancer thrilled thousands of Toronto citizens during Caribana '67 on the Island. But West Indians don't always get applause here-some have been unable to find a job for up to a year at a time.
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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_0105001F
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