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The hangman, a Texas sergeant, examines the noose

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The hangman, a Texas sergeant, examines the noose

Date11/21/1943

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: The hangman; a Texas sergeant; examines the noose. He was a hangman in civilian life

Subject

World War, 1939-1945

Medium

Photographs

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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_0019503F

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