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The King and Queen of story books live now for these invalid youngsters, who, unable to walk, were wheeled out to join the cheering thousands of other children who lined the royal route in Toronto
The King and Queen of story books live now for these invalid youngsters, who, unable to walk, were wheeled out to join the cheering thousands of other children who lined the royal route in Toronto

The King and Queen of story books live now for these invalid youngsters, who, unable to walk, were wheeled out to join the cheering thousands of other children who lined the royal route in Toronto

Date6/5/1939
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  • The King and Queen of story books live now for these invalid youngsters, who, unable to walk, were wheeled out to join the cheering thousands of other children who lined the royal route in Toronto
  • The King and Queen of story books live now for these invalid youngsters; who; unable to walk; were wheeled out to join the cheering thousands of other children who lined the royal route in Toronto.
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Original Toronto Star caption: The King and Queen of story books live now for these invalid youngsters; who; unable to walk; were wheeled out to join the cheering thousands of other children who lined the royal route in Toronto.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122520F
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