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On the way home from Detroit Sunday night, North Toronto Collegiate students Chris Robinson (left) and Kent Conover, along with the other 36 passenger(...)
On the way home from Detroit Sunday night, North Toronto Collegiate students Chris Robinson (left) and Kent Conover, along with the other 36 passenger(...)

On the way home from Detroit Sunday night, North Toronto Collegiate students Chris Robinson (left) and Kent Conover, along with the other 36 passenger(...)

Date9/1/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: On the way home from Detroit Sunday night; North Toronto Collegiate students Chris Robinson (left) and Kent Conover; along with the other 36 passengers on the bus; were robbed of all their money and valuables. Robinson lost camera; watch and $35; and was hit with a pistol by one robber.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0120590F
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