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Clown presents flowers to Metro police officer during Shrine parade, above
Clown presents flowers to Metro police officer during Shrine parade, above

Clown presents flowers to Metro police officer during Shrine parade, above

Date7/3/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Clown presents flowers to Metro police officer during Shrine parade; above. Shriners; below; praise the city and particularly the police.
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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_0014695F
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