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John Metcalfe: Even five days in jail is no fun - there's no privacy and it's boring

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John Metcalfe: Even five days in jail is no fun - there's no privacy and it's boring

Date9/3/1980

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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: John Metcalfe: Even five days in jail is no fun - there's no privacy and it's boring.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0120010F

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