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An aptitude for unusual tasks is the first step to work in a war work plant

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An aptitude for unusual tasks is the first step to work in a war work plant

Date9/5/1942

Names

James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: An aptitude for unusual tasks is the first step to work in a war work plant. This test consists of putting together correctly a sheet-metal jig-saw puzzle. If you do this quickly and deftly you are capable of doing more intricate important work.

Subject

Weapons industry

World War, 1939-1945

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018965F

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