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Baby seal: Scene of slaughter

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Baby seal: Scene of slaughter

Date3/14/1979

Names

Cooper, David (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Baby seal: Scene of slaughter.

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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_0001437F

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