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Benjamin Slatt: Founder of Star Bedding Products in Rexdale says his greatest achievement was seeing his children grow up and marry
Benjamin Slatt: Founder of Star Bedding Products in Rexdale says his greatest achievement was seeing his children grow up and marry

Benjamin Slatt: Founder of Star Bedding Products in Rexdale says his greatest achievement was seeing his children grow up and marry

Date10/10/1988
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0133918F
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