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War's aftermath of grief and privation is shown here in the small East Prussia city of Ortelsburg
War's aftermath of grief and privation is shown here in the small East Prussia city of Ortelsburg

War's aftermath of grief and privation is shown here in the small East Prussia city of Ortelsburg

Date4/19/1947
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Original Toronto Star caption: War's aftermath of grief and privation is shown here in the small East Prussia city of Ortelsburg. Though the church escaped damage; there is eager bidding in the curb market for things that once would have gone to the town dump.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019434F
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