Etobicoke Teenagers hang around Rexdale Plaza because, they say, borough's recreation program offers nothing that attracts them. YM-YWCA is trying to (...)

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Etobicoke Teenagers hang around Rexdale Plaza because, they say, borough's recreation program offers nothing that attracts them. YM-YWCA is trying to (...)

Date5/11/1967

Names

Dutton, Don (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Alternate Title

Etobicoke Teenagers hang around Rexdale Plaza because; they say; borough's recreation program offers nothing that attracts them. YM-YWCA is trying to organize activities for older teenagers; service clubs have been told juvenile delinquency and illegitimate births are soaring; teens at plaza wish they had club where boys could get together; and places to dance besides occasional school dance.
Etobicoke Teenagers hang around Rexdale Plaza because, they say, borough's recreation program offers nothing that attracts them. YM-YWCA is trying to (...)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Etobicoke Teenagers hang around Rexdale Plaza because; they say; borough's recreation program offers nothing that attracts them. YM-YWCA is trying to organize activities for older teenagers; service clubs have been told juvenile delinquency and illegitimate births are soaring; teens at plaza wish they had club where boys could get together; and places to dance besides occasional school dance.

Subject

Youth

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English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019990F

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