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Student Andrew Shedden plays his violin on Yonge St
Student Andrew Shedden plays his violin on Yonge St

Student Andrew Shedden plays his violin on Yonge St

Date2/1/1998
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Original Toronto Star caption: Student Andrew Shedden plays his violin on Yonge St. in front of the Eaton Centre. The 19-year-old from Dundas is trying to raise money to pay his $3;800 tuition in Ryerson's hospitality and tourism program.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0102946F
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