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Patrick Connors, the Griffon's captain
Patrick Connors, the Griffon's captain

Patrick Connors, the Griffon's captain

Date3/17/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Patrick Connors; the Griffon's captain. Year-round shipping too much for Griffon; he says
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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_0014138F
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