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Walking tall

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Walking tall

Date11/24/1982

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Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Walking tall: Farmer Bruce Junop of Palmer Rapids lost both feet in a sawmill accident 10 years ago, but he now walks on artificial limbs without a limp and without using crutches or canes. Junop helps other amputees recover from their depression and get on with living.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025649F

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