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Left, Dan McGregor,f 74, found independence, despite multiple sclerosis, in specially renovated quarters in his daughter's home
Left, Dan McGregor,f 74, found independence, despite multiple sclerosis, in specially renovated quarters in his daughter's home

Left, Dan McGregor,f 74, found independence, despite multiple sclerosis, in specially renovated quarters in his daughter's home

Date10/10/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Left; Dan McGregor;f 74; found independence; despite multiple sclerosis; in specially renovated quarters in his daughter's home.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0022785F
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