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Closeup of Don wearing miner's helmet with light.
Closeup of Don wearing miner's helmet with light.

Closeup of Don wearing miner's helmet with light.

Date4/6/1976
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132328F
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Dave Barrett. Miners don't like him
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