Spinning the dial

Order Reproduction

Spinning the dial

Date9/1/1981

Names

Calleja, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Spinning the dial: Radio programs encourage listeners to use their imaginations, says Nora Kristof of Etobicoke, but televison limits viewers. Kristof will be introducing students to classic radio shows at George Brown College this fall.

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Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0101236F

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