Managed and manned by housewives is the Airplane Supply Co

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Managed and manned by housewives is the Airplane Supply Co

Date3/21/1943

Names

James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Managed and manned by housewives is the Airplane Supply Co. plant which turns out munitions. Mrs. T. Clarke; mother of two; inspects all finished parts.

Subject

Weapons industry

World War, 1939-1945

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018955F

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