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Sammy Luftspring. Says onus on the ref

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Sammy Luftspring. Says onus on the ref

Date1/9/1974

Names

Lennon, Frank (photographer)

Luftspring, Sammy (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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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_0063978F

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