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Fading fast: The family farm and the way of life it represents is in danger of disappearing

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Fading fast: The family farm and the way of life it represents is in danger of disappearing

Date8/30/1991

Names

Bock, Tony (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Fading fast: The family farm and the way of life it represents is in danger of disappearing.

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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_0006388F

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