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Canada's deputy postmaster general, J

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Canada's deputy postmaster general, J

Date12/17/1968

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James, Norman (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Canada's deputy postmaster general; J. A. MacKay; in the letter below; says the new postal code will enable his department to replace outdated mail-sorting systems; as pictured above; with mechanized and automated systems which will end the delays in postal delivery at present.

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English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0011122F

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