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John Virtue: Victim of disease says research is paying off

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John Virtue: Victim of disease says research is paying off

Date9/18/1980

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Bezant, Graham (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: John Virtue: Victim of disease says research is paying off.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025669F

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