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The Nguyen, 14, gets fitted for pants at Welcome House
The Nguyen, 14, gets fitted for pants at Welcome House

The Nguyen, 14, gets fitted for pants at Welcome House

Date6/19/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Nguyen; 14; gets fitted for pants at Welcome House
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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_0112595F
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