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Futuristic assignment

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Futuristic assignment

Date9/16/1982

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Brehl, John (subject)

McConnell, Colin (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Futuristic assignment: Star reporter John Brehl had interview subjects of a different type when he talked to robots Mr. Meter, also known as Mr. M., and Ontario Place, or O.P. for short, at Electronic Showplace, on now in the Automotive Building at Exhibition Place.

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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_0034175F

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