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Gordon Atkinson (left) and Ted Olizarewicz prepare to take the plunge
Gordon Atkinson (left) and Ted Olizarewicz prepare to take the plunge

Gordon Atkinson (left) and Ted Olizarewicz prepare to take the plunge

Date1/1/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Gordon Atkinson (left) and Ted Olizarewicz prepare to take the plunge
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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_0098291F
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