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Grim times: An elderly woman finds something to eat and drink in a garbage can on York Quay
Grim times: An elderly woman finds something to eat and drink in a garbage can on York Quay

Grim times: An elderly woman finds something to eat and drink in a garbage can on York Quay

Date10/13/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: Grim times: An elderly woman finds something to eat and drink in a garbage can on York Quay.
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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_0011329F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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