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Mimico prison welcomes inmates and their work/14
Mimico prison welcomes inmates and their work/14

Mimico prison welcomes inmates and their work/14

Date8/2/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mimico prison welcomes inmates and their work/14
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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_0011191F
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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