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Operating a milling machine, Jean McRae, Newton-brook, is one of the few single girls working in the plant
Operating a milling machine, Jean McRae, Newton-brook, is one of the few single girls working in the plant

Operating a milling machine, Jean McRae, Newton-brook, is one of the few single girls working in the plant

Date3/11/1943
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Original Toronto Star caption: Operating a milling machine; Jean McRae; Newton-brook; is one of the few single girls working in the plant.
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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_0018956F
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