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In his plant in Toronto, John T

Date12/7/1940

Names

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: In his plant in Toronto; John T. Hepburn; left; with his plant superintendent and friend of many years; John D. Wiggins.

Subject

Weapons industry

World War, 1939-1945

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019016F

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