The Old Cuba: This huge prison on the Isle of Pines was used by Cuban dictator Fulgencia Batista to house political prisoners as well as criminals

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The Old Cuba: This huge prison on the Isle of Pines was used by Cuban dictator Fulgencia Batista to house political prisoners as well as criminals

Date3/29/1975

Names

Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: The Old Cuba: This huge prison on the Isle of Pines was used by Cuban dictator Fulgencia Batista to house political prisoners as well as criminals.

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Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117000F

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