IIIF

Out of work

Date9/3/1981

Names

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Out of work: High Park pool lifeguard Jane Welowszky has been grabbing the umbrella a lot lately and it's no wonder. August was the fourth wettest it has been since records began in 1840.

Subject

Lifesaving

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0009121F

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