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Paula Peterson is one of many members of the Yellow Ford Truck commune who came from the U
Paula Peterson is one of many members of the Yellow Ford Truck commune who came from the U

Paula Peterson is one of many members of the Yellow Ford Truck commune who came from the U

Date12/20/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: Paula Peterson is one of many members of the Yellow Ford Truck commune who came from the U.S. to escape the American way of life.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111677F
In a Toronto commune, four of its members work at leathercraft and learn to be unselfish
In a Toronto commune, four of its members work at leathercraft and learn to be unselfish
1/21/1971
Leather shop in Baldwin St. commune, one of the oldest in Toronto, keeps Phil Mullins, left, Mary Rauton and Steve Burdick busy. Sale of the leather g(...)
Leather shop in Baldwin St. commune, one of the oldest in Toronto, keeps Phil Mullins, left, Mary Rauton and Steve Burdick busy. Sale of the leather g(...)
1/25/1973
Dancing is an integral part of life in Children of God communes
Dancing is an integral part of life in Children of God communes
9/22/1974
David wackerlin, 2 1/2, seen taking a tricycle ride with his mother, Marti wackerlink never lacks for adult company since he lives in a commune with h(...)
David wackerlin, 2 1/2, seen taking a tricycle ride with his mother, Marti wackerlink never lacks for adult company since he lives in a commune with h(...)
7/8/1973
Tap of loom, operated by weaves Janet Hunter, is one of the low-key sounds now heard in the building which used to be a drapery factory. Janet plans t(...)
Tap of loom, operated by weaves Janet Hunter, is one of the low-key sounds now heard in the building which used to be a drapery factory. Janet plans t(...)
10/8/1975
Leatherwork shop, the Ragnarokr (a Norse word meaning twilight of the gods) is operated on Baldwin St
Leatherwork shop, the Ragnarokr (a Norse word meaning twilight of the gods) is operated on Baldwin St
12/18/1969
Penthouse living in the loft of an old factory at 24 Ryerson Ave
Penthouse living in the loft of an old factory at 24 Ryerson Ave
10/8/1975
Brown rice is staple in Rochdale commune menus, John Potter checks 50-pound rice supply bought jointly by commune members
Brown rice is staple in Rochdale commune menus, John Potter checks 50-pound rice supply bought jointly by commune members
9/1/1970
Religious commune members entertain at open house held to counter criticism of the group
Religious commune members entertain at open house held to counter criticism of the group
12/10/1978
Premier performers. Premier David Peterson and cast members of CBC's Degrassi High celebrate the U. N. General Assembly's adoption of a convention on (...)
Premier performers. Premier David Peterson and cast members of CBC's Degrassi High celebrate the U. N. General Assembly's adoption of a convention on (...)
11/24/1989
104-year-old's an international draw, More than 50 family members came from across North America and one from the old country, to help Latvian-born Ve(...)
104-year-old's an international draw, More than 50 family members came from across North America and one from the old country, to help Latvian-born Ve(...)
3/19/1988
The wholesome wagon: Paula Fisher (left) and Julie Caplin sell healthy alternatives to the usual catering truck fare from their mobile canteen they call The Movable Feast
The wholesome wagon: Paula Fisher (left) and Julie Caplin sell healthy alternatives to the usual catering truck fare from their mobile canteen they call The Movable Feast
7/23/1986