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New York hostage taking, 1939

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New York hostage taking, 1939

Date4/2/1939

Names

Associated Press (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Priest, Father Francis X, convinced gunman to surrender.

Subject

Medium

Gelatin silver prints

Dimensions20.5 cm x 24.8 cm

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Photograph Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTS-II-140-GT-228

Country:United States

City, town or township:New York

Province or state:New York

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