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Several thousand dollars damage was done inclduing broken windows, in riot that started with sit-down strike
Several thousand dollars damage was done inclduing broken windows, in riot that started with sit-down strike

Several thousand dollars damage was done inclduing broken windows, in riot that started with sit-down strike

Date6/25/1948
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  • Several thousand dollars damage was done inclduing broken windows; in riot that started with sit-down strike. Girls tried to break down door to freedom; charged prisoners had received harsh treatment.
  • Several thousand dollars damage was done inclduing broken windows, in riot that started with sit-down strike
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Original Toronto Star caption: Several thousand dollars damage was done inclduing broken windows; in riot that started with sit-down strike. Girls tried to break down door to freedom; charged prisoners had received harsh treatment.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0113815F
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