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Family fun

Family fun

Date8/2/1985
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Original Toronto Star caption: Family fun: Merete and Wayne Brooks play at the beach with their adopted sons; Al; second from left; and Robert; right. We made a commitment that once you become somebody's mother or father you don't turn your back on them; Merete Brooks says. Robert and Al are a big part of their Coboura family that includes six other kids.
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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_0021443F
First white Christmas for six new members of the Field family of Oshawa means fun in the snow for these youngsters, who were orphaned in India when th(...)
First white Christmas for six new members of the Field family of Oshawa means fun in the snow for these youngsters, who were orphaned in India when th(...)
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The 19-member Carota family troops around the world helping poor families in developing countries, The family headed by Mr. and Mrs. Mario Carota cons(...)
The 19-member Carota family troops around the world helping poor families in developing countries, The family headed by Mr. and Mrs. Mario Carota cons(...)
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The Huebner family of Scarboro was inspected yesterday by Scarboro Councillors who Dropped in for Visit, Mary Spears, Councillors round a happy family(...)
The Huebner family of Scarboro was inspected yesterday by Scarboro Councillors who Dropped in for Visit, Mary Spears, Councillors round a happy family(...)
3/2/1966
More minor morals, or, An introduction to the Winter family : with Aunt Eleanor's stories interspersed.
More minor morals, or, An introduction to the Winter family : with Aunt Eleanor's stories interspersed.
1821
Janet has a family for Christmas for the first time in her one-and-a-half years of life after being adopted by Mr
Janet has a family for Christmas for the first time in her one-and-a-half years of life after being adopted by Mr
12/23/1968
One of the salvation army's new cottages, Three homey residences give children a family-type living atmosphere
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The family portrait of the Coles of Don Mills now shows four children
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The Osbornes of Brampton say they're Just ordinary people whose 16 adopted children have given us a family we love'
The Osbornes of Brampton say they're Just ordinary people whose 16 adopted children have given us a family we love'
3/25/1986
In 1969, Sylvia Mugford played with her son, Jonas, after a 17-month court battle to get him away from the family that adopted him. Now Jonas, who is (...)
In 1969, Sylvia Mugford played with her son, Jonas, after a 17-month court battle to get him away from the family that adopted him. Now Jonas, who is (...)
12/10/1969
Confidential files in the Ontario department of social and family services are examined by Betty Graham, director of child welfare for the department.(...)
Confidential files in the Ontario department of social and family services are examined by Betty Graham, director of child welfare for the department.(...)
12/26/1967
Happy Family: Andria Spindel and Don Duprey with their children Jacob, 3, from Korea, and 3-month-old Ethan Emmanuel from Peru
Happy Family: Andria Spindel and Don Duprey with their children Jacob, 3, from Korea, and 3-month-old Ethan Emmanuel from Peru
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Family celebration
Family celebration
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