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Among the ruins: Backpacker sits near temple of Zeus in Athens

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Among the ruins: Backpacker sits near temple of Zeus in Athens

Date2/29/1992

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Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Among the ruins: Backpacker sits near temple of Zeus in Athens

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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_0117295F

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