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Alloyson's Mother shows mail to nurse Heather Barratt Tiny California girl is not progressing after complicated heart operation, Little Allyson worries doctors but mother has no doubts
Alloyson's Mother shows mail to nurse Heather Barratt Tiny California girl is not progressing after complicated heart operation, Little Allyson worries doctors but mother has no doubts

Alloyson's Mother shows mail to nurse Heather Barratt Tiny California girl is not progressing after complicated heart operation, Little Allyson worries doctors but mother has no doubts

Date2/16/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: Alloyson's Mother shows mail to nurse Heather Barratt Tiny California girl is not progressing after complicated heart operation, Little Allyson worries doctors but mother has no doubts
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026355F
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