Facing the press

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Facing the press

Date11/6/1964

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Grant, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Facing the press: Reform Institutions Minister Allan Grossman and Mercer Reformatory superintendent Mrs. Jean Burrows (extreme left) answer questions about Grand Jury charges against the 84-year-old institution at a press conference yesterday. Mr. Grossman admitted the Ontario government is not satisfied with the obviously outdated building at 1155 King St. W.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

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