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Professor John Robson in his study at his McMaster Ave
Professor John Robson in his study at his McMaster Ave

Professor John Robson in his study at his McMaster Ave

Date9/5/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Professor John Robson in his study at his McMaster Ave. home contemplates how best to teach English literature to his new University of Toronto students when they begin classes in 10 days time. He thinks they are rude and not very tolerant. Other professors claim that the students are spoiled brats and what they choose to protest about comes borrowed from the United States.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0076891F
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