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Portland Gray (left) from Oregon and Smytty from Newton, Iowa, see the hoboes eat well
Portland Gray (left) from Oregon and Smytty from Newton, Iowa, see the hoboes eat well

Portland Gray (left) from Oregon and Smytty from Newton, Iowa, see the hoboes eat well

Date8/3/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Portland Gray (left) from Oregon and Smytty from Newton; Iowa; see the hoboes eat well
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0011293F
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