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Cindy Nicholas. Set for sixth crossing. cross the treacherous [Incomplete]

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Cindy Nicholas. Set for sixth crossing. cross the treacherous [Incomplete]

Date8/21/1978

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Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Nicholas, Cindy (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Cindy Nicholas. Set for sixth crossing. cross the treacherous [Incomplete]

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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_0070764F

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