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Amede Giroux, 84, gets hand after being evacuated
Amede Giroux, 84, gets hand after being evacuated

Amede Giroux, 84, gets hand after being evacuated

Date4/29/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Amede Giroux; 84; gets hand after being evacuated
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Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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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_0007238F
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