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Released Hostage Dick Fargo, He played dead--and so he survived
Released Hostage Dick Fargo, He played dead--and so he survived

Released Hostage Dick Fargo, He played dead--and so he survived

Date9/13/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Released Hostage Dick Fargo; He played dead--and so he survived
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0011379F
Released Hostage Paul Krotz, Blindfolded by rioting prisoners in Attica
Released Hostage Paul Krotz, Blindfolded by rioting prisoners in Attica
9/13/1971
After 4 days as hostage of rebellious convicts at Kingston Penitentiary, prison guard Kerry Bushell, 25, strolls hand-in-hand with his wife down King (...)
After 4 days as hostage of rebellious convicts at Kingston Penitentiary, prison guard Kerry Bushell, 25, strolls hand-in-hand with his wife down King (...)
4/19/1971
Free, and jubilant, Joseph (Gus) Vallier, 47, one of Kingston Penitentiary guards held hostage for four days by rebellious convicts, sits safe at home(...)
Free, and jubilant, Joseph (Gus) Vallier, 47, one of Kingston Penitentiary guards held hostage for four days by rebellious convicts, sits safe at home(...)
4/19/1971
As three lifers hold 15 hostages in the British Columbia penitentiary, at New Westminster, prison director Dragan Cernetic (centre) confers with two o(...)
As three lifers hold 15 hostages in the British Columbia penitentiary, at New Westminster, prison director Dragan Cernetic (centre) confers with two o(...)
6/9/1975
Prison director Dragan Cernetic, Shows strain while awaiting word about hostages
Prison director Dragan Cernetic, Shows strain while awaiting word about hostages
6/10/1975
Three of five London prisoners caught, With the aid of Frank Martron, so-called Virginia bad man, Edward Harlton, alleged slayer of a motorcycle polic(...)
Three of five London prisoners caught, With the aid of Frank Martron, so-called Virginia bad man, Edward Harlton, alleged slayer of a motorcycle polic(...)
9/21/1927
Milheaven - After working day all tools has to be hang on the board with sketch of each item - so if anything mising it will be visible at once
Milheaven - After working day all tools has to be hang on the board with sketch of each item - so if anything mising it will be visible at once
10/21/1975
Attracting more educated prison guards worked so well local politicians and unions wanted the program stopped
Attracting more educated prison guards worked so well local politicians and unions wanted the program stopped
11/17/1986
The jail question: the English and continental system recommended.
The jail question: the English and continental system recommended.
Approximately 1897
Ex-Guard at Toronto (Don) Jail, Gary Dassy, 32, and his girlfriend, Jane Mannerholm, 30, stand in front of the jail where Dassy says he helped beat up(...)
Ex-Guard at Toronto (Don) Jail, Gary Dassy, 32, and his girlfriend, Jane Mannerholm, 30, stand in front of the jail where Dassy says he helped beat up(...)
9/26/1974
Scene of fall: An inmate at Maplehurst Detention Centre in Milton says Balbar Dhallwal, 36, had a lump the size of a golf ball over one eye when he arrived
Scene of fall: An inmate at Maplehurst Detention Centre in Milton says Balbar Dhallwal, 36, had a lump the size of a golf ball over one eye when he arrived
1/29/1992
Milheaven - guard in main control Tower geting his lunch with tow-rope - because he is locked inn untill shift changes
Milheaven - guard in main control Tower geting his lunch with tow-rope - because he is locked inn untill shift changes
10/21/1975