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Poised for rebound: Premdor president Phillip Orsino, left, holds gift from chairman Sol Spears.
Poised for rebound: Premdor president Phillip Orsino, left, holds gift from chairman Sol Spears.

Poised for rebound: Premdor president Phillip Orsino, left, holds gift from chairman Sol Spears.

Date6/17/1991
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0131753F
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Nathan Lastman: Honorary president of the Toronto Hebrew Benevolent Society holds the plaques that he received as a two-time president
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