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Dancers on Ways Island show missionary influence with long gowns under their grass skirts
Dancers on Ways Island show missionary influence with long gowns under their grass skirts

Dancers on Ways Island show missionary influence with long gowns under their grass skirts

Date3/29/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Dancers on Ways Island show missionary influence with long gowns under their grass skirts
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0117204F
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