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Lawrence Nakamura: American Express has mad ehim a commercial success.
Lawrence Nakamura: American Express has mad ehim a commercial success.

Lawrence Nakamura: American Express has mad ehim a commercial success.

Date2/22/1984
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0131425F
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