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At the Toronto housing authority's family hostel on Richmond St
At the Toronto housing authority's family hostel on Richmond St

At the Toronto housing authority's family hostel on Richmond St

Date12/8/1966
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Original Toronto Star caption: At the Toronto housing authority's family hostel on Richmond St.; Brother Columban presides. Children of families evicted from their homes and awaiting resettlement respond to Brother Columban's love and affection.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0113558F
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