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Off for Henley and the diamond sculls

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Off for Henley and the diamond sculls

Date6/10/1929

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Wright, Joseph Jr., 1906-1981 (subject)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Off for Henley and the diamond sculls. Joe Wright, Jr., and his mother at the Union station yesterday a moment before entraining for Montreal and Henley. Mrs. Wright is enthusiastic about going over and both are confident that the young champion will again return with the coveted sculls.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0090161F

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