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Eric Lawson, project officer, and Leonard Johnson, acting chief curator, discuss pile of junk
Eric Lawson, project officer, and Leonard Johnson, acting chief curator, discuss pile of junk

Eric Lawson, project officer, and Leonard Johnson, acting chief curator, discuss pile of junk

Date5/28/1966
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Original Toronto Star caption: Eric Lawson; project officer; and Leonard Johnson; acting chief curator; discuss pile of junk. About 10 per cent of the historical items needed for the museum have been collected. Pieces range from a blacksmith's shop to locomotives.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0110362F
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