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6. Eric Draper in foreground and Gerald Gibson taking readings around house on Yonge St. in Port Hope
6. Eric Draper in foreground and Gerald Gibson taking readings around house on Yonge St. in Port Hope

6. Eric Draper in foreground and Gerald Gibson taking readings around house on Yonge St. in Port Hope

Date4/5/1976
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  • 6. Eric Draper in foreground and Gerald Gibson taking readings around house on Yonge St. in Port Hope
  • 6. Eric Draper in foreground and Gerald Gibson taking readings around house on Yonge St. in Port Hope.
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Original Toronto Star caption: 6. Eric Draper in foreground and Gerald Gibson taking readings around house on Yonge St. in Port Hope.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0012544F
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