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Old medical instruments, including a blood letter that he's holding, are in the collection of Dr. Ramsay Macdonald, a veterinarian.
Old medical instruments, including a blood letter that he's holding, are in the collection of Dr. Ramsay Macdonald, a veterinarian.

Old medical instruments, including a blood letter that he's holding, are in the collection of Dr. Ramsay Macdonald, a veterinarian.

Date7/28/1977
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0129854F
Veterinarian Ramsay MacDonald finds the cats on his consulting table can have spychological problems - just like people
Veterinarian Ramsay MacDonald finds the cats on his consulting table can have spychological problems - just like people
1/26/1977
Creating with wood: Marvin Christi (above) uses modern chainsaws and old-time hand instruments to prepare the logs with which he builds houses. Each is unique: Orono artist Ron Barber (right) carves a different decoration for each Christie creation, in this case a painstakingly detailed eagle on a crooked beam that will project from the house over the front door.
Creating with wood: Marvin Christi (above) uses modern chainsaws and old-time hand instruments to prepare the logs with which he builds houses. Each is unique: Orono artist Ron Barber (right) carves a different decoration for each Christie creation, in this case a painstakingly detailed eagle on a crooked beam that will project from the house over the front door.
5/31/1983
Dr. Ramsay MacDonald of the Sheppard Veterinary Hospital checks the heartbeat of Genya, a six-month-old tri-colored St. Bernard he had earlier spayed. Spaying - at up to $50 - is one of costs to be figured when you consider accepting a free puppy. It can cost you $200 for the first year.
Dr. Ramsay MacDonald of the Sheppard Veterinary Hospital checks the heartbeat of Genya, a six-month-old tri-colored St. Bernard he had earlier spayed. Spaying - at up to $50 - is one of costs to be figured when you consider accepting a free puppy. It can cost you $200 for the first year.
7/19/1973
Horst Kiaus: He says he has put too much time and money into his electronic instruments business to walk, but success means sacrifices
Horst Kiaus: He says he has put too much time and money into his electronic instruments business to walk, but success means sacrifices
12/7/1981
Veterinarian Dr. Stephen Penzvalto, 65, rides his hog on his rounds in Muskola. And he uses the motorcycle in his leisure time, too. He's had one accident in 51 years of riding - a motorcycle fell over on him.
Veterinarian Dr. Stephen Penzvalto, 65, rides his hog on his rounds in Muskola. And he uses the motorcycle in his leisure time, too. He's had one accident in 51 years of riding - a motorcycle fell over on him.
5/30/1977
Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Henkel check their list to see that everything - and everyone - is aboard their minibus before setting off for another engagement. The seven Henkel children, Rosalind, Barbara, Arnold, Doris, Walter, George Peter, all play musical instruments and are known as the Flatland Yodellers. They have been awarded the Metropolitan Toronto Good Citizen Medal for May.
Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Henkel check their list to see that everything - and everyone - is aboard their minibus before setting off for another engagement. The seven Henkel children, Rosalind, Barbara, Arnold, Doris, Walter, George Peter, all play musical instruments and are known as the Flatland Yodellers. They have been awarded the Metropolitan Toronto Good Citizen Medal for May.
5/26/1972
So many switches: Ron Dennis, at the controls of a 747 at Terminal 2, gives his son Andrew, 4, a quick lesson in flight instruments.
So many switches: Ron Dennis, at the controls of a 747 at Terminal 2, gives his son Andrew, 4, a quick lesson in flight instruments.
10/29/1992
Nathan Sheaff: His Sciemetric Instruments Inc. is wowing high-technology trade show with this modular measurement and control system.
Nathan Sheaff: His Sciemetric Instruments Inc. is wowing high-technology trade show with this modular measurement and control system.
9/28/1988
Brown checks controls and instruments. Vessel is powered by 3 diesel engines, Just as incredible as the amount of work put into the boat is the co-operation of Brown's neighbors.
Brown checks controls and instruments. Vessel is powered by 3 diesel engines, Just as incredible as the amount of work put into the boat is the co-operation of Brown's neighbors.
11/14/1977
Toronto auction mart., King Street : catalogue of medical & miscellaneous books, the library of the late Dr. Widmer, surgical instruments, &c. To be s(...)
Toronto auction mart., King Street : catalogue of medical & miscellaneous books, the library of the late Dr. Widmer, surgical instruments, &c. To be s(...)
1866
Red blood cells taken from a horse can show to a remarkable degree its ability to win races, according to Jack Robb of Alton, a former Ontario Racing Commission senior veterinarian
Red blood cells taken from a horse can show to a remarkable degree its ability to win races, according to Jack Robb of Alton, a former Ontario Racing Commission senior veterinarian
3/5/1974
$170,000 detective: Dr. Kal Schneider, of Etobicoke General Hospital's radiology department, is all smiles as he demonstrates hospital's new ultrasound machine, in which sound waves are used to obtain pictures of the body's internal organs, including the heart. Schneider is holding a transducer, which sends out sound wave.
$170,000 detective: Dr. Kal Schneider, of Etobicoke General Hospital's radiology department, is all smiles as he demonstrates hospital's new ultrasound machine, in which sound waves are used to obtain pictures of the body's internal organs, including the heart. Schneider is holding a transducer, which sends out sound wave.
2/13/1980