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On his own: Paul Roy scrubs a pot at his dishwashing job at the Sunrise Restaurant.
On his own: Paul Roy scrubs a pot at his dishwashing job at the Sunrise Restaurant.

On his own: Paul Roy scrubs a pot at his dishwashing job at the Sunrise Restaurant.

Date7/15/1986
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0133069F
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