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The poor: And in a scene from the poor city, a derelict clings to his worldly goods, staring at the sidewalk as he searches for a place to sleep, a meal to eat
The poor: And in a scene from the poor city, a derelict clings to his worldly goods, staring at the sidewalk as he searches for a place to sleep, a meal to eat

The poor: And in a scene from the poor city, a derelict clings to his worldly goods, staring at the sidewalk as he searches for a place to sleep, a meal to eat

Date3/7/1989
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  • The poor: And in a scene from the poor city; a derelict clings to his worldly goods; staring at the sidewalk as he searches for a place to sleep; a meal to eat.
  • The poor: And in a scene from the poor city, a derelict clings to his worldly goods, staring at the sidewalk as he searches for a place to sleep, a meal to eat
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Original Toronto Star caption: The poor: And in a scene from the poor city; a derelict clings to his worldly goods; staring at the sidewalk as he searches for a place to sleep; a meal to eat.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0011343F
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