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A Valaska, a long-handled, intricately carved axe that's a traditional Slovak symbol of friendship and trust, is presented to Mississauga Mayor Dr. Ma(...)
A Valaska, a long-handled, intricately carved axe that's a traditional Slovak symbol of friendship and trust, is presented to Mississauga Mayor Dr. Ma(...)

A Valaska, a long-handled, intricately carved axe that's a traditional Slovak symbol of friendship and trust, is presented to Mississauga Mayor Dr. Ma(...)

Date5/9/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: A Valaska, a long-handled, intricately carved axe that's a traditional Slovak symbol of friendship and trust, is presented to Mississauga Mayor Dr. Martin Dobkin yesterday by Anne Baz while Gail Ihnat stands behind them. Dobkin proclaimed the weekend of May 18-20 International Festival Weekend in Mississauga.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0044134F
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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