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Model of $2 million McAughlin Planetarium is unveiled, Studying it are donor R

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Model of $2 million McAughlin Planetarium is unveiled, Studying it are donor R

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James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Model of $2 million McAughlin Planetarium is unveiled; Studying it are donor R.S. McLaughlin (left); Dr. W.E. Swinton.

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