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Wheelchair fisherman: Bill White, 46, a handicapped New Brunswick fisherman, demonstrates the boat he designed for use by the handicapped
Wheelchair fisherman: Bill White, 46, a handicapped New Brunswick fisherman, demonstrates the boat he designed for use by the handicapped

Wheelchair fisherman: Bill White, 46, a handicapped New Brunswick fisherman, demonstrates the boat he designed for use by the handicapped

Date1/9/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Wheelchair fisherman: Bill White; 46; a handicapped New Brunswick fisherman; demonstrates the boat he designed for use by the handicapped.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111753F
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