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Visiting Toronto from his native Poland, Franiszek Gajowniczek, 74, pays homage to Saint Maximilian Kolbe at St
Visiting Toronto from his native Poland, Franiszek Gajowniczek, 74, pays homage to Saint Maximilian Kolbe at St

Visiting Toronto from his native Poland, Franiszek Gajowniczek, 74, pays homage to Saint Maximilian Kolbe at St

Date11/7/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Visiting Toronto from his native Poland; Franiszek Gajowniczek; 74; pays homage to Saint Maximilian Kolbe at St. Casimir's Roman Catholic Church on Roncesvalles Ave. Gajowniczek was saved from death at Auschwitz prison camp in World War II when Father Kolbe volunteered to take his place.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0013677F