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Powwow powerhouse, Sherman Butler of Peterborough demonstrates a dance yesterday to promote the Canadian National Exhibition's first International powwow, Aug. 28-30
Powwow powerhouse, Sherman Butler of Peterborough demonstrates a dance yesterday to promote the Canadian National Exhibition's first International powwow, Aug. 28-30

Powwow powerhouse, Sherman Butler of Peterborough demonstrates a dance yesterday to promote the Canadian National Exhibition's first International powwow, Aug. 28-30

Date7/14/1992
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Original Toronto Star caption: Powwow powerhouse; Sherman Butler of Peterborough demonstrates a dance yesterday to promote the Canadian National Exhibition's first International powwow; Aug. 28-30.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0023985F
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