At Mass Baptism of Jehovah's Witnesses in Sunnyside Pool today, some of the 500 new members of the sect receive the total immersion which is a keyston(...)
Date7/31/1970
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Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
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Toronto Star (Firm)
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Original Toronto Star caption: At Mass Baptism of Jehovah's Witnesses in Sunnyside Pool today; some of the 500 new members of the sect receive the total immersion which is a keystone to the group's faith. An estimated 25;000 Witnesses watched the 90-minute baptismal ceremony during which one middle-aged man collapsed in pool. Witnesses are holding a four-day conference at Woodbine race track.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0024304F