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Antiquated pen

Date4/6/1978

Names

Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

FormatPicture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Antiquated pen: Kingston Prison for Women is a grim fortress that should be closed; a task force says. New; smaller; regional prisons are recommended to replace it.

Subject

Prisons

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Object NumberTSPA_0011218F

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