Unusual job

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Unusual job

Date5/15/1983

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Dexter, Brian (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Unusual job: Lisa Cannon; 20; stands beside the 7-ton garbage truck she drives for a living. Frustrated by not being able to find a full-time office job; she went to work for her parents' disposal firm. Her father taught her to drive the truck and she says she likes the freedom and fresh air.

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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_0019901F

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