Armed police sharpshooters mount an aerial ladder above the hostage drama

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Armed police sharpshooters mount an aerial ladder above the hostage drama

Date10/29/1977

Names

Cooper, David (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

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Original Toronto Star caption: Armed police sharpshooters mount an aerial ladder above the hostage drama.

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Medium

Aerial photographs

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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_0120459F

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