Parkdale expose. Betty jane Wylie poses as ex-mental patient

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Parkdale expose. Betty jane Wylie poses as ex-mental patient

Date7/17/1981

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McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Wylie, Betty Jane, 1931- (subject)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Parkdale expose. Betty jane Wylie poses as ex-mental patient

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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_0090244F

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