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Waterlogged Books from the library at Orangeville District Secondary School are watched in the decompression chamber at the Downsview Canadian Armed F(...)
Waterlogged Books from the library at Orangeville District Secondary School are watched in the decompression chamber at the Downsview Canadian Armed F(...)

Waterlogged Books from the library at Orangeville District Secondary School are watched in the decompression chamber at the Downsview Canadian Armed F(...)

Date3/5/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Waterlogged Books from the library at Orangeville District Secondary School are watched in the decompression chamber at the Downsview Canadian Armed Forces Base by Cpl. Peter Handy. The chamber vaporizes the water.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010594F
The renowned history of Primrose Prettyface : who by her sweetness of temper and love of learning, was raised from being the daughter of a poor cottager, to great riches, and to the dignity of the lady of the manor : set forth for the benefit and imitation of those pretty little boys and girls, who by learning their books, and obliging mankind, would to beauty of body, add beauty of mind
The renowned history of Primrose Prettyface : who by her sweetness of temper and love of learning, was raised from being the daughter of a poor cottager, to great riches, and to the dignity of the lady of the manor : set forth for the benefit and imitation of those pretty little boys and girls, who by learning their books, and obliging mankind, would to beauty of body, add beauty of mind
1804
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker will speak at a dinner May 10 in Orangeville District Secondary School honoring MP Ellwood Madill (PC- Peel - Dufferin - Simcoe)
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker will speak at a dinner May 10 in Orangeville District Secondary School honoring MP Ellwood Madill (PC- Peel - Dufferin - Simcoe)
3/15/1974
Our Newest Subscription Books
Our Newest Subscription Books
1874
Hyperbaric chamber simulates underwater air-pressure so doctors can treat divers who suffer from the bends -- too rapid decompression. Patients with o(...)
Hyperbaric chamber simulates underwater air-pressure so doctors can treat divers who suffer from the bends -- too rapid decompression. Patients with o(...)
7/11/1975
Nurse Jennifer Waring and chief operator Keith Howard (right) prepare Harold Norton for treatment in decompression chamber
Nurse Jennifer Waring and chief operator Keith Howard (right) prepare Harold Norton for treatment in decompression chamber
1/28/1978
Stil homeless: Ulysses Curtis has been trying for 30 years to find a home in the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame in Hamilton. 'Crazy Legs', a former Argo, drank champagne from two Grey Cups. He's now a guidance counsellor at Downsview Secondary School.
Stil homeless: Ulysses Curtis has been trying for 30 years to find a home in the Canadian Football League Hall of Fame in Hamilton. 'Crazy Legs', a former Argo, drank champagne from two Grey Cups. He's now a guidance counsellor at Downsview Secondary School.
1/10/1984
Dancing by the books. A sword dance was performed yesterday in the McGregor Park Public Library by Pamela Chambers, 17, of West Hill, accompanied by p(...)
Dancing by the books. A sword dance was performed yesterday in the McGregor Park Public Library by Pamela Chambers, 17, of West Hill, accompanied by p(...)
8/21/1975
The history of discoveries and inventions : chiefly intended for the entertainment and instruction of young persons : being a sequel to The book of trades
The history of discoveries and inventions : chiefly intended for the entertainment and instruction of young persons : being a sequel to The book of trades
1808
A specimen book of pattern papers designed for and in use at the Curwen press with an introd. by Paul Nash
A specimen book of pattern papers designed for and in use at the Curwen press with an introd. by Paul Nash
1928
Mother Shipton's legacy, or, A favourite fortune-book : in which is given a pleasing interpretation of dreams : and a collection of prophetic verses, moral and entertaining
Mother Shipton's legacy, or, A favourite fortune-book : in which is given a pleasing interpretation of dreams : and a collection of prophetic verses, moral and entertaining
1806
Up from the deep!, Diver John Buck, one of four Royal Navy divers who spent 28 days testing equipment in the deep, climbs out of a compression chamber at Canadian Forces Base Downsview yesterday
Up from the deep!, Diver John Buck, one of four Royal Navy divers who spent 28 days testing equipment in the deep, climbs out of a compression chamber at Canadian Forces Base Downsview yesterday
7/23/1985
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
5/16/1978