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They point the way, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Devries are shown with their daughter Linda (left) and their adopted child Cathy, who is part Negro
They point the way, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Devries are shown with their daughter Linda (left) and their adopted child Cathy, who is part Negro

They point the way, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Devries are shown with their daughter Linda (left) and their adopted child Cathy, who is part Negro

Date5/13/1961
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Original Toronto Star caption: They point the way, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Devries are shown with their daughter Linda (left) and their adopted child Cathy, who is part Negro. Success of this adoption has encouraged the Children's Aid Society in its drive to find homes for children of mixed blood.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0021440F
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