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On patrol: John Gardnar, above, holds cup of soup, while nurse Joan Knapp, below, checks on Edward Seyn[Incomplete]
On patrol: John Gardnar, above, holds cup of soup, while nurse Joan Knapp, below, checks on Edward Seyn[Incomplete]

On patrol: John Gardnar, above, holds cup of soup, while nurse Joan Knapp, below, checks on Edward Seyn[Incomplete]

Date2/2/1996
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Original Toronto Star caption: On patrol: John Gardnar; above; holds cup of soup; while nurse Joan Knapp; below; checks on Edward Seyn[Incomplete]
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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_0011321F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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