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The foreman gets in at an unguarded gate to the parking lot

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The foreman gets in at an unguarded gate to the parking lot

Date2/4/1966

Names

Griffin, Doug (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: The foreman gets in at an unguarded gate to the parking lot. When Baker was blocked police didn't try to force the issue but took him to the gate. However; Oshawa's mayor reportedly fears mass picketing will bring violence.

Subject

Strikes and lockouts

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0016223F

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