A bit of history and a romp in the sun can be combined at Fort York

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A bit of history and a romp in the sun can be combined at Fort York

Date6/27/1966

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Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: A bit of history and a romp in the sun can be combined at Fort York

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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_0112627F

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