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The 'Squares' hold a swingin' ball

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The 'Squares' hold a swingin' ball

Date6/11/1970

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Barkley, Harold (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The 'Squares' hold a swingin' ball. Swinging their partners; more than 600 square dancers last night fill the Canadian room at the Royal York hotel to open the Ninth Toronto International Square Dance Convention. The convention; which continues until tomorrow; features square dancing; round dancing; workshops; panel discussion on dance technique.

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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_0105018F

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