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Paul Virtanen, as shown in a Star Insight feature on private security guards on July 30, 1977

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Paul Virtanen, as shown in a Star Insight feature on private security guards on July 30, 1977

Date10/29/1977

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Combs, Erin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Paul Virtanen; as shown in a Star Insight feature on private security guards on July 30; 1977.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0120464F

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