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Deadly discovery?

Date3/19/1990

Names

Combs, Erin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Deadly discovery?: Parents gather in the library of Our Lady of Victory school yesterday to voice concerns after an inspection where they found what they think is exposed asbestos in at least 5 locations.

Subject

Pollution

Schools

Chemicals

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010955F

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