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Closing sign goes up at International Firearms Co

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Closing sign goes up at International Firearms Co

Date10/9/1969

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Dutton, Don (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Closing sign goes up at International Firearms Co. in Montreal; which is moving to Miami because of Tuesday night's looting and wrecking spree. Gerry Lamarche; posting the sign; has been with the firm six years and now is out of a job. Like most Montreallers; hoever; he's optimistic about the city's future.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0013534F

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