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Rich in treasures only: Dr. James Cruise, director of the Royal Ontario Museum, and provincial Culture Minister Susan Fish examine three giant gold nu(...)
Rich in treasures only: Dr. James Cruise, director of the Royal Ontario Museum, and provincial Culture Minister Susan Fish examine three giant gold nu(...)

Rich in treasures only: Dr. James Cruise, director of the Royal Ontario Museum, and provincial Culture Minister Susan Fish examine three giant gold nu(...)

Date2/22/1984
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  • Rich in treasures only: Dr. James Cruise, director of the Royal Ontario Museum, and provincial Culture Minister Susan Fish examine three giant gold nu(...)
  • Rich in treasures only: Dr. James Cruise, director of the Royal Ontario Museum, and provincial Culture Minister Susan Fish examine three giant gold nuggets worth millions as they contemplate the museum's latest drive for funds announced yesterday.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Rich in treasures only: Dr. James Cruise, director of the Royal Ontario Museum, and provincial Culture Minister Susan Fish examine three giant gold nuggets worth millions as they contemplate the museum's latest drive for funds announced yesterday.
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
      n.d.
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