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Memorial marking mass grave of massacred Metis at Batoche, Saskatchewan

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Memorial marking mass grave of massacred Metis at Batoche, Saskatchewan

Date6/20/1973

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Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Memorial marking mass grave of mass acred Metis at Batoche; Sask.

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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_0105872F

Country:Canada

Province or state:Saskatchewan

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