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The havoc: Prisoners went on a spree of destruction inside the dreaded, crowded Kingston pen
The havoc: Prisoners went on a spree of destruction inside the dreaded, crowded Kingston pen

The havoc: Prisoners went on a spree of destruction inside the dreaded, crowded Kingston pen

Date4/23/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: The havoc: Prisoners went on a spree of destruction inside the dreaded; crowded Kingston pen.
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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_0011226F
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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