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Donna Wade sends music to 20 war plants

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Donna Wade sends music to 20 war plants

Date7/24/1943

Names

Powley, Gordon W. (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Donna wade sends music to 20 war plants

Subject

Weapons industry

World War, 1939-1945

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019010F

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