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Frank booth checks the TV monitor connected to the city finance department computer
Frank booth checks the TV monitor connected to the city finance department computer

Frank booth checks the TV monitor connected to the city finance department computer

Date10/17/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Frank booth checks the TV monitor connected to the city finance department computer. If he presses a few buttons the computer will answer inquiries about any Toronto citizen's tax bill in 1.5 seconds. It will also process bills; handle payrolls; checks budgets; look after fines - and sing Anchors Aweigh if programmed to do so.
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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_0005957F
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