In under the wire

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In under the wire

Date11/16/1972

Names

Bull, Ron (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: In under the wire: Helena Osuszek drops a letter into a jammed mailbox at Queen and Yonge Sts. today just before postal officials wired it and all other city boxes closed during drivers' strike. Main post office still is open.

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Photographs

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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_0011100F

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