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Ma Bell at age 100

Date2/25/1970

Names

James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Ma Bell at age 100: Bell Canada chairman Jean de Grandpre (top) presides over a company whose efficiency is envied around the world but whose reputation with the Canadian public leaves much to be desired.

Subject

Telephone

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0017885F

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