Guy and Sam Lettieri examine finished cheeses in their Toronto plant

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Guy and Sam Lettieri examine finished cheeses in their Toronto plant

Date6/16/1970

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James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Guy and Sam Lettieri examine finished cheeses in their Toronto plant. The brothers make Italian-type cheeses which they say are comparable to imported products. They were in cheese business in their native Italy and employ old country cheese-makers in their plant.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0007439F

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