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John Craig Eaton locks store for last time

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John Craig Eaton locks store for last time

Date2/6/1977

Names

Beaty, Keith (photographer)

Eaton, John Craig (subject)

T. Eaton Co. (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: John Craig Eaton locks store for last time. Hundreds of customers lined up to shake his hand.

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Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0045245F

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