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Time to quit

Date7/11/1985

Names

Eglinton, Rick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Time to quit: Bernard 'Barney' O'Brien stands in a machine shop at the Markham firm where he has worked for nine years. At 84; he has decided to retire - after working in six countries since age 10.

Subject

Longevity

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0024658F

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