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A campfire is their kitchen and this tent is home for Ruby Barry, 39, and her six children who slept under canvas last night in the Humber River Valle(...)
A campfire is their kitchen and this tent is home for Ruby Barry, 39, and her six children who slept under canvas last night in the Humber River Valle(...)

A campfire is their kitchen and this tent is home for Ruby Barry, 39, and her six children who slept under canvas last night in the Humber River Valle(...)

Date9/19/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: A campfire is their kitchen and this tent is home for Ruby Barry; 39; and her six children who slept under canvas last night in the Humber River Valley because they can't find a place to live. Having their dinner are; left to right; Wanda; 13; Garry; 14; heath; 9; Darryl; 17; Steven; 10; Rex; 16; and Mrs. Barry. She says they'll stay in the tent until someone finds them a home. Her request for a house from Ontario Housing Corp. was rejected.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009073F