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Ex-citing, Jeff Barnes, 11, joins the airborne division of Clown school thanks to a boost from Neil Cohen, 16
Ex-citing, Jeff Barnes, 11, joins the airborne division of Clown school thanks to a boost from Neil Cohen, 16

Ex-citing, Jeff Barnes, 11, joins the airborne division of Clown school thanks to a boost from Neil Cohen, 16

Date7/21/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ex-citing; Jeff Barnes; 11; joins the airborne division of Clown school thanks to a boost from Neil Cohen; 16. They are among a group of 11 students learning the art of clowning this week at the CNE grounds. The 11; all winners of the CNE's Be A Clown Contest; will be taking part in 16 daily parades at this year's Ex.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111915F
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