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In the lobby of the Royal York Hotel, Ron Robins takes time to recharge his energy through transcendental meditation.
In the lobby of the Royal York Hotel, Ron Robins takes time to recharge his energy through transcendental meditation.

In the lobby of the Royal York Hotel, Ron Robins takes time to recharge his energy through transcendental meditation.

Date5/24/1993
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132866F
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