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Corni Weibe, left, and Jake Weibe, back, help neighbor John Unrah salvage his stove
Corni Weibe, left, and Jake Weibe, back, help neighbor John Unrah salvage his stove

Corni Weibe, left, and Jake Weibe, back, help neighbor John Unrah salvage his stove

Date4/26/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Corni Weibe; left; and Jake Weibe; back; help neighbor John Unrah salvage his stove
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0007149F
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