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Three sisters work side by side
Three sisters work side by side

Three sisters work side by side

Date6/23/1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: Three sisters work side by side to defeat the japs; The McKendrick sisters; Fay; Helen and Dot; are seen here at their workbench where they are making electrical equipment for Canadian warships.
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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_0018973F
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