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On way to new prisons after a four-day convict rebellion at Kingston penitentiary inmates wave and give victory sign as they are transferred by bus yesterday
On way to new prisons after a four-day convict rebellion at Kingston penitentiary inmates wave and give victory sign as they are transferred by bus yesterday

On way to new prisons after a four-day convict rebellion at Kingston penitentiary inmates wave and give victory sign as they are transferred by bus yesterday

Date4/18/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: On way to new prisons after a four-day convict rebellion at Kingston penitentiary inmates wave and give victory sign as they are transferred by bus yesterday.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0011229F
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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