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Anna, one of Toronto's prostitutes, hopes to leave the street, but will she succeed?

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Anna, one of Toronto's prostitutes, hopes to leave the street, but will she succeed?

Date1/16/1986

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McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Anna; one of Toronto's prostitutes; hopes to leave the street; but will she succeed?

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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