IIIF

Cat

Date3/5/1985

Names

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Cat: The acronym stands for computer-aided transcription and court reporter Bob Silk; in front of transcribing equipment; has fingers poised to work with the data writer which is part of the transcription system.

Subject

White collar workers

Offices

Work environment

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010533F

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