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On the board

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On the board

Date6/4/1982

Names

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: On the board: Beatrice Blucher retired once but I couldn't stand to be without my switchboard crowd; she says. So now; at 83; she's back at the Royal York Hotel switchboard; working part-time; one of a dedicated team of smiling voices who make the hotel hum.

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0017905F

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