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Derek O'Brien survived a brutal childhood to be put in Mount Cashel Orphanage at 14, where life was even worse.
Derek O'Brien survived a brutal childhood to be put in Mount Cashel Orphanage at 14, where life was even worse.

Derek O'Brien survived a brutal childhood to be put in Mount Cashel Orphanage at 14, where life was even worse.

Date3/21/1991
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0131637F
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