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Sam Lee, Houseboy Plus. Sam Lee was given $1,000 in cash by Thomas Foster shortly before the millionaire ex-mayor of Toronto died last Dec.11, and lef(...)
Sam Lee, Houseboy Plus. Sam Lee was given $1,000 in cash by Thomas Foster shortly before the millionaire ex-mayor of Toronto died last Dec.11, and lef(...)

Sam Lee, Houseboy Plus. Sam Lee was given $1,000 in cash by Thomas Foster shortly before the millionaire ex-mayor of Toronto died last Dec.11, and lef(...)

Date3/15/1946
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  • Sam Lee, Houseboy Plus. Sam Lee was given $1,000 in cash by Thomas Foster shortly before the millionaire ex-mayor of Toronto died last Dec.11, and lef(...)
  • Sam Lee; Houseboy Plus. Sam Lee was given $1;000 in cash by Thomas Foster shortly before the millionaire ex-mayor of Toronto died last Dec.11; and left the will that startled the city earlier this week. [Incomplete]
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Original Toronto Star caption: Sam Lee; Houseboy Plus. Sam Lee was given $1;000 in cash by Thomas Foster shortly before the millionaire ex-mayor of Toronto died last Dec.11; and left the will that startled the city earlier this week. [Incomplete]
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0047962F
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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