Dancers on Ways Island show missionary influence with long gowns under their grass skirts

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Dancers on Ways Island show missionary influence with long gowns under their grass skirts

Date3/29/1988

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Bryant, George (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Dancers on Ways Island show missionary influence with long gowns under their grass skirts

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117204F

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