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Zoo attendant Albert Marsh feeds the Barbary sheep at Riverdale Zoo
Zoo attendant Albert Marsh feeds the Barbary sheep at Riverdale Zoo

Zoo attendant Albert Marsh feeds the Barbary sheep at Riverdale Zoo

Date5/16/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Zoo attendant Albert Marsh feeds the Barbary sheep at Riverdale Zoo. He is one of 15 people on staff now 30-day strike of civic workers is over. During the strike; five men did the work - they didn't have to clean up after people; the dirtiest animals of all; who scatter candy wrappers; popcorn and stale bread.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116439F
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