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The bond household has jumped from a family of eight to one of 16 overnight
The bond household has jumped from a family of eight to one of 16 overnight

The bond household has jumped from a family of eight to one of 16 overnight

Date10/21/1954
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Original Toronto Star caption: The bond household has jumped from a family of eight to one of 16 overnight. Mr. Bond and a friend picked up Middleton in two cars and brought them to their new home. The storm struck the family's home while they were sleep. They were rescued from the water as they clung to house windows
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Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0007179F
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