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The King and Queen of story books live now for these invalid youngsters, who, unable to walk, were wheeled out to join the cheering thousands of other children who lined the royal route in Toronto
The King and Queen of story books live now for these invalid youngsters, who, unable to walk, were wheeled out to join the cheering thousands of other children who lined the royal route in Toronto

The King and Queen of story books live now for these invalid youngsters, who, unable to walk, were wheeled out to join the cheering thousands of other children who lined the royal route in Toronto

Date6/5/1939
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Original Toronto Star caption: The King and Queen of story books live now for these invalid youngsters; who; unable to walk; were wheeled out to join the cheering thousands of other children who lined the royal route in Toronto.
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122520F
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