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These Tubes of waste paper, held by Joyce Winn, are vital components of anti-aircraft shells

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These Tubes of waste paper, held by Joyce Winn, are vital components of anti-aircraft shells

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James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: These Tubes of waste paper; held by Joyce Winn; are vital components of anti-aircraft shells.

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Weapons industry

World War, 1939-1945

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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_0018968F

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