Don Jail Interior

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Don Jail Interior

Date11/10/1977

Names

Bezant, Graham (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Don Jail Interior

Subject

Prisons

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0011162F

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