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Picket line in front of Pape Danforth library (CUPE 1996)

DateOctober 1980

Names

Toronto Public Library (subject)

Alternate Title

First strike in Toronto Public Library history

Format

Picture

Subject

Strikes and lockouts

Public libraries

Public buildings

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Neighbourhood:Danforth

Province or state:Ontario

Medium

Colour photographs

DimensionsImage size: 10 cm x 3.5 cm (3 15/16 in. x 1 3/8 in.)

Language

English

CollectionToronto Public Library Archives

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Call Number / Accession NumberTPL-A-0376

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approximately 1977

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Picture of street scene showing stores, library and houses with cars parked out front.

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