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Painting away at 83. About 200 painting done in past the five years by 83-year-old William Harrison hang in churches and offices in Aurora. He lives i(...)
Painting away at 83. About 200 painting done in past the five years by 83-year-old William Harrison hang in churches and offices in Aurora. He lives i(...)

Painting away at 83. About 200 painting done in past the five years by 83-year-old William Harrison hang in churches and offices in Aurora. He lives i(...)

Date11/27/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Painting away at 83. About 200 painting done in past the five years by 83-year-old William Harrison hang in churches and offices in Aurora. He lives in the Cobblestone Nursing Home and sold 14 of his original Christmas cards at the home's bazaar.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0103898F
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