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Louis Janetta, Hotel maitre d' served up special brand of hospitality

Date10/20/1986

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Eglinton, Rick (photographer)

Jannetta, Louis, 1928-2013 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Louis Janetta, Hotel maitre d' served up special brand of hospitality.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0057415F

Country:Canada

Province or state:Ontario

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