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Nucleus: Jacob Slonim, seated, heads IBM Canada's Centre for Advanced Studies
Nucleus: Jacob Slonim, seated, heads IBM Canada's Centre for Advanced Studies

Nucleus: Jacob Slonim, seated, heads IBM Canada's Centre for Advanced Studies

Date6/11/1993
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0133936F
Space-age x-ray: Dr. James Dickie, head of radiology at Scarborough General Hospital, studies an X-ray as the hospital's new Angicon unit scans a patient's blood vessels. The unit could save the lives of many Metro seniors.
Space-age x-ray: Dr. James Dickie, head of radiology at Scarborough General Hospital, studies an X-ray as the hospital's new Angicon unit scans a patient's blood vessels. The unit could save the lives of many Metro seniors.
12/14/1982
Aeronautics expert Dr. Rod Tennyson (left) shows a revolving tunnel used for testing satellites to Henry McKay at the University of Toronto's Institute for Aerospace Studies. McKay studies unidentified flying objects as a hobby.
Aeronautics expert Dr. Rod Tennyson (left) shows a revolving tunnel used for testing satellites to Henry McKay at the University of Toronto's Institute for Aerospace Studies. McKay studies unidentified flying objects as a hobby.
11/12/1970
Our son Matthew ought to be raised in a city like this, says Andrew Biemiller, formerly of Washington, D.C., a psychologist at the University of Toronto Institute of Child Studies. He didn't choose Canada because of the draft - his wife Frances was from Toronto - but he says the war has left the U.S. with unsolved problems.
Our son Matthew ought to be raised in a city like this, says Andrew Biemiller, formerly of Washington, D.C., a psychologist at the University of Toronto Institute of Child Studies. He didn't choose Canada because of the draft - his wife Frances was from Toronto - but he says the war has left the U.S. with unsolved problems.
1/25/1973
Keeping up studies of ecology they take at Camp Allsaw in the summer, Bob Reeve and Pam Kertland, study organic compost that camp director Sam Hambly, right, keeps alive in his back yard all winter
Keeping up studies of ecology they take at Camp Allsaw in the summer, Bob Reeve and Pam Kertland, study organic compost that camp director Sam Hambly, right, keeps alive in his back yard all winter
2/8/1976
Mattress factory at 41 Spruce St. in Cabbagetown will become $65,000 townhouses. Patrick Comerford studies the plans for the 16 units which have been exempted from the 24-foot height bylaw in the area. Comerford and architect Ferdinand Wagner planned the $900,000 project.
Mattress factory at 41 Spruce St. in Cabbagetown will become $65,000 townhouses. Patrick Comerford studies the plans for the 16 units which have been exempted from the 24-foot height bylaw in the area. Comerford and architect Ferdinand Wagner planned the $900,000 project.
2/14/1974
The village Smithy Stands, Mississauga Councilor Glenn Grice studies an 1867 blacksmith shop on Dundas St
The village Smithy Stands, Mississauga Councilor Glenn Grice studies an 1867 blacksmith shop on Dundas St
11/7/1973
Transport of the future, an air-cushioned vehicle for use on rough terrain, is being developed at the U of T Institute for Space Studies. Dr. Rod Tennyson explains how it works to Henry McKay.The vehicle would be particularly useful in the far North. The institute thinks air curtains might serve as covers for buildings one day instead of roofs.
Transport of the future, an air-cushioned vehicle for use on rough terrain, is being developed at the U of T Institute for Space Studies. Dr. Rod Tennyson explains how it works to Henry McKay.The vehicle would be particularly useful in the far North. The institute thinks air curtains might serve as covers for buildings one day instead of roofs.
11/12/1970
High-Tech teachers: Doug and Carol Morley run the Institute for Computer Studies in North York which delivers crash courses to applicants who can pass their aptitude test
High-Tech teachers: Doug and Carol Morley run the Institute for Computer Studies in North York which delivers crash courses to applicants who can pass their aptitude test
11/17/1992
Black-focused' education: Tracy Stewart, 18, a student at the Subway Acadmy alternative school, believes settling up schools that emphasize black studies is a good idea
Black-focused' education: Tracy Stewart, 18, a student at the Subway Acadmy alternative school, believes settling up schools that emphasize black studies is a good idea
12/7/1992
Space simulator: Rod Tennyson of the University of Toronto's Institute of Aerospace Studies with his device which recreates the harsh conditions of outer space for testing materials
Space simulator: Rod Tennyson of the University of Toronto's Institute of Aerospace Studies with his device which recreates the harsh conditions of outer space for testing materials
9/10/1981
Mariano Elia is the chairman of the Mariano Elia Foundation, which has created a chair of Italian studies at York University.
Mariano Elia is the chairman of the Mariano Elia Foundation, which has created a chair of Italian studies at York University.
6/14/1985
Jimmy Lau: Stephen Leacock Collegiate student studies two hours a night.
Jimmy Lau: Stephen Leacock Collegiate student studies two hours a night.
6/12/1990