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The patient people of Haiti, who endure poverty and a repressive political system and still retain their dignity, are gentle and would lend you their last gourde (20 cents)
The patient people of Haiti, who endure poverty and a repressive political system and still retain their dignity, are gentle and would lend you their last gourde (20 cents)

The patient people of Haiti, who endure poverty and a repressive political system and still retain their dignity, are gentle and would lend you their last gourde (20 cents)

Date10/30/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: The patient people of Haiti; who endure poverty and a repressive political system and still retain their dignity; are gentle and would lend you their last gourde (20 cents).
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117386F
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