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Scholarship-Winning Convict Edison McKenna, 41, serving a 10-year sentence for armed robbery, has been granted day parole to attend Ontario College of(...)
Scholarship-Winning Convict Edison McKenna, 41, serving a 10-year sentence for armed robbery, has been granted day parole to attend Ontario College of(...)

Scholarship-Winning Convict Edison McKenna, 41, serving a 10-year sentence for armed robbery, has been granted day parole to attend Ontario College of(...)

Date9/6/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Scholarship-Winning Convict Edison McKenna; 41; serving a 10-year sentence for armed robbery; has been granted day parole to attend Ontario College of Art. In front of one of his paintings; he's reunited with daughter; Gaylene; 19.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0120002F
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