IIIF

Subject of controversy

Date6/10/1988

Names

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

FormatPicture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Subject of controversy: Tombstone makers are spear-heading opposition to deregulation of the funeral industry. They have the backing of a number of other groups.

Subject

Cemeteries

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Object NumberTSPA_0110812F

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