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Jackie gives Rita a tranquillizer as she puts her down for a daytime nap. The wait for a bed in a chronic care hospital may be two years.
Jackie gives Rita a tranquillizer as she puts her down for a daytime nap. The wait for a bed in a chronic care hospital may be two years.

Jackie gives Rita a tranquillizer as she puts her down for a daytime nap. The wait for a bed in a chronic care hospital may be two years.

Date6/23/1991
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0061408F
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