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R2D2 it isn't

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R2D2 it isn't

Date8/9/1982

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Russell, Jim (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: R2D2 it isn't: Cameron Cresswell; right; looks on as fellow Centennial College graduate Dave Hart inspects a robot on display at Ontario Place's Future Pod. As they demonstrate the industrial robot; hundreds of people ask if the machine is likely to take their jobs.

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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_0013624F

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