Joyce Matthews of Spurce St., Oakville, is shown with Piat anti-tank gun at industrial fair

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Joyce Matthews of Spurce St., Oakville, is shown with Piat anti-tank gun at industrial fair

Date9/18/1948

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Original Toronto Star caption: Joyce Matthews of Spurce St.; Oakville; is shown with Piat anti-tank gun at industrial fair

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Country:Canada

City, town or township:Oakville

Province or state:Ontario

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0006327F

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