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After hours, the city becomes a man's world
After hours, the city becomes a man's world

After hours, the city becomes a man's world

Date8/6/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: After hours; the city becomes a man's world. But there are still many women working all night. At Bell Canada; 20 girls work from 2 to 7 a.m. Most telephone operators; however; are sent home in taxis earlier. Those who stay are kept busy. Between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.; Bell operators answer an average of 6;700 calls. Other women work in restaurants or do cleaning.
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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_0017886F
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