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Legion member Paul Salij pins a poppy on Anne Shlarp outside old city hall
Legion member Paul Salij pins a poppy on Anne Shlarp outside old city hall

Legion member Paul Salij pins a poppy on Anne Shlarp outside old city hall

Date11/7/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Legion member Paul Salij pins a poppy on Anne Shlarp outside old city hall. Reader wants Nov. 11 a national holiday.
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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_0001518F
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