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Off to olympics at London, England, are these Toronto members of Canadian track team, left to right
Off to olympics at London, England, are these Toronto members of Canadian track team, left to right

Off to olympics at London, England, are these Toronto members of Canadian track team, left to right

Date7/15/1948
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  • Off to olympics at London; England; are these Toronto members of Canadian track team; left to right: Jim O'Brien; Viola Myers; Nancy McKay; Art Jackes. Nancy was dropped from team; reinstated after teammates threatened to go home
  • Off to olympics at London, England, are these Toronto members of Canadian track team, left to right
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Original Toronto Star caption: Off to olympics at London; England; are these Toronto members of Canadian track team; left to right: Jim O'Brien; Viola Myers; Nancy McKay; Art Jackes. Nancy was dropped from team; reinstated after teammates threatened to go home
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      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0096497F
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