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Al Purdy. Ryerson won't get his book

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Al Purdy. Ryerson won't get his book

Date11/4/1970

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Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Purdy, Al, 1918-2000 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Al Purdy. Ryerson won't get his book

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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_0074804F

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