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How to write political satire

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How to write political satire

Date5/20/1987

Names

Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Royal Canadian Air Farce (Comedy group) (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: How to write political satire: Don Ferguson of The Royal Canadian Air Farce prepares to attack his trusty typewriter in hopes of producing another sheaf of scathing commentary on the state of outrageouness to be found in our political institutions.

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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_0077805F

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