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The Boss, Mrs. E. E. Horner, inspects one of the parts made in the plant she and her husband started a year ago. She took charge when he became ill
The Boss, Mrs. E. E. Horner, inspects one of the parts made in the plant she and her husband started a year ago. She took charge when he became ill

The Boss, Mrs. E. E. Horner, inspects one of the parts made in the plant she and her husband started a year ago. She took charge when he became ill

Date3/14/1943
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Boss; Mrs. E. E. Horner; inspects one of the parts made in the plant she and her husband started a year ago. She took charge when he became ill
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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_0019023F
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