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A sombre Gilbert Bowa, 29, embraces his mother the day after the two learned that he has an HIV infection
A sombre Gilbert Bowa, 29, embraces his mother the day after the two learned that he has an HIV infection

A sombre Gilbert Bowa, 29, embraces his mother the day after the two learned that he has an HIV infection

Date9/3/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: A sombre Gilbert Bowa; 29; embraces his mother the day after the two learned that he has an HIV infection.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0025528F
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