Munitions Worker during the last war, Mrs

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Munitions Worker during the last war, Mrs

Date1/13/1943

Names

James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Munitions Worker during the last war; Mrs. Rachel Davis dons bandanna and coveralls to serve again in a munitions plant in this war.

Subject

Weapons industry

World War, 1939-1945

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018998F

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