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Clarksburg, Oct-13-Only man to cross Niagara george on a tightrope at night, Clifford Calverly, 73, formerly of Clarksburg but lately of Sarasota, Flo(...)

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Clarksburg, Oct-13-Only man to cross Niagara george on a tightrope at night, Clifford Calverly, 73, formerly of Clarksburg but lately of Sarasota, Flo(...)

Date10/13/1942

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Clarksburg; Oct-13-Only man to cross Niagara george on a tightrope at night; Clifford Calverly; 73; formerly of Clarksburg but lately of Sarasota; Florida; has been refused permission to re-attempt the feat. [Incomplete]

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Stunt performers

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0106906F

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