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68-Year-old Owen Brandt, Thirty years of sleeping under the stars
68-Year-old Owen Brandt, Thirty years of sleeping under the stars

68-Year-old Owen Brandt, Thirty years of sleeping under the stars

Date6/25/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: 68-Year-old Owen Brandt; Thirty years of sleeping under the stars
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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_0011291F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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