Many-splendored black box

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Many-splendored black box

Date5/10/1983

Names

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Toronto Transit Commission (subject)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Many-splendored black box: Acting inspector Paul Vaillancourt shows off communications console aboard a TTC bus which comes in handy during fare disputes; rowdy passengers' behavior; sudden illnesses and other emergency situations.

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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_0115553F

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