Jack Phillips Swam Humeer to Safety, I think Road washed out from Under Us volunteer Fireman

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Jack Phillips Swam Humeer to Safety, I think Road washed out from Under Us volunteer Fireman

Date10/16/1954

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James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Jack Phillips Swam Humeer to Safety; I think Road washed out from Under Us volunteer Fireman

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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_0007180F

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