The sight of a truck passenger strewing orange peels and other garbage on the street prompted a reader to action

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The sight of a truck passenger strewing orange peels and other garbage on the street prompted a reader to action

Date8/19/1969

Names

Goode, Jeff (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: The sight of a truck passenger strewing orange peels and other garbage on the street prompted a reader to action. The result: A sarcastic reply.

Subject

Litter (Trash)

Pollution

Refuse and refuse disposal

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010980F

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