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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)

Notes

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

Subject

Farms

Medium

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0006388F

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