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Vicki returns to friendly waters

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Vicki returns to friendly waters

Date5/16/1989

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Keith, Vicki (subject)

Slaughter, Mike (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Vicki returns to friendly waters. Swimmer Vicki Keith receives a warm welcome at Pearson International Airport yesterday from Variety Village poster boy Jeremy Ein, 13. Keith returned from Australia where she crossed the shark-infested waters of Sydney Harbour.

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GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

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Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0059159F

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