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Granny Abigail hugs her boy, Mias
Granny Abigail hugs her boy, Mias

Granny Abigail hugs her boy, Mias

Date1/19/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Granny Abigail hugs her boy; Mias
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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_0116261F
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