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Raccoons at Metro Zoo look splendid in their summer coats, says animal keeper Oliver Claffey, above
Raccoons at Metro Zoo look splendid in their summer coats, says animal keeper Oliver Claffey, above

Raccoons at Metro Zoo look splendid in their summer coats, says animal keeper Oliver Claffey, above

Date6/9/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Raccoons at Metro Zoo look splendid in their summer coats; says animal keeper Oliver Claffey; above.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116247F
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