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The Dollard monument in Lafontaine Park, Montreal, commemorates the valor of this early frenchman and his band of heroic fighters, who defied the Indians
The Dollard monument in Lafontaine Park, Montreal, commemorates the valor of this early frenchman and his band of heroic fighters, who defied the Indians

The Dollard monument in Lafontaine Park, Montreal, commemorates the valor of this early frenchman and his band of heroic fighters, who defied the Indians

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Original Toronto Star caption: The Dollard monument in Lafontaine Park; Montreal; commemorates the valor of this early frenchman and his band of heroic fighters; who defied the Indians
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0105685F
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