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In a potash mine at Cory, Sask
In a potash mine at Cory, Sask

In a potash mine at Cory, Sask

Date7/31/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: In a potash mine at Cory; Sask.; Prince Philip and 14-year-old Prince Edward talk to mine superintendent Robert Donahue. Garbed in green coveralls-with Edward wearing a gold-painted safety helmet; both were given gold helmets; but Philip wore regulation type - royal couple were joined by Premier Allan Blakeney; 14-year-old son; David; and mine officials for tour of mine; 3;240 feet below surface. Neither boy spoke to each other; premier said both were shy.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0123079F
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