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They walked away

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They walked away

Date4/20/1969

Names

Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: They walked away: Baggageman W. H. Rodey (with cut head) and trainman W. J. Bannon leave the wreck with their belongings. Rodey was at the rear to the train when it was derailed. He stayed on to help passengers and crew.

Subject

Street-railroads

Medium

Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0001093F

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