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Delighted with the success of an operation that gave him a new kidney yesterday, Peter Ransberry, 21, of Orono waves from his bed at Toronto General H(...)
Delighted with the success of an operation that gave him a new kidney yesterday, Peter Ransberry, 21, of Orono waves from his bed at Toronto General H(...)

Delighted with the success of an operation that gave him a new kidney yesterday, Peter Ransberry, 21, of Orono waves from his bed at Toronto General H(...)

Date10/30/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Delighted with the success of an operation that gave him a new kidney yesterday, Peter Ransberry, 21, of Orono waves from his bed at Toronto General Hospital. He is reported in good condition. Second kidney, also donated by accident victim George Slinn was given to June Peters, 30, of Holland Landing.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0026529F
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