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First-prize winner Dave Carley is a 30-year-old Torontonian who gave up a law career to become a playwright
First-prize winner Dave Carley is a 30-year-old Torontonian who gave up a law career to become a playwright

First-prize winner Dave Carley is a 30-year-old Torontonian who gave up a law career to become a playwright

Date6/26/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: First-prize winner Dave Carley is a 30-year-old Torontonian who gave up a law career to become a playwright. He first started writing at age 5, producing a daily newspaper for his family. He wins the Olivetti ETV 250 word processor with a suggested retail price of $3,995.
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Object NumberTSPA_0036465F
Carley, Dave
Carley, Dave
Carley, Dave, 1955-
6/26/1985
David Carley
David Carley
Carley, Dave, 1955-
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