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Adolphus Payne, often called Canada's greatest detective, wipes away a tear last night at a dinner honoring him when, as a surprise, his son Douglas w(...)
Adolphus Payne, often called Canada's greatest detective, wipes away a tear last night at a dinner honoring him when, as a surprise, his son Douglas w(...)

Adolphus Payne, often called Canada's greatest detective, wipes away a tear last night at a dinner honoring him when, as a surprise, his son Douglas w(...)

Date2/6/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Adolphus Payne, often called Canada's greatest detective, wipes away a tear last night at a dinner honoring him when, as a surprise, his son Douglas was brought to Toronto from vancouver, where he's stationed with the RCMP.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0072792F
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