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A Good library is just one of the attractions
A Good library is just one of the attractions

A Good library is just one of the attractions

Date6/2/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: A Good library is just one of the attractions. There are two television sets; radios; record players; and sports equipment plus three-day passes.
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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 Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0011277F
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