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Mike O'Brian finished the course in his racing wheelchair

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Mike O'Brian finished the course in his racing wheelchair

Date6/4/1978

Names

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Mike O'Brian finished the course in his racing wheelchair

Subject

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0098774F

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