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Old is young

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Old is young

Date6/17/1983

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Dexter, Brian (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Old is young: Ed Houston is the elderly man on the Senior Citizens Week poster; surrounded by the Elkhorn Public School Choir; which he organized and leads. The youngsters gave him a wonderful surprise birthday last year.

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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_0024562F

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