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Brantford has an edge in its battle with Boston, which also claims telephone's invention
Brantford has an edge in its battle with Boston, which also claims telephone's invention

Brantford has an edge in its battle with Boston, which also claims telephone's invention

Date6/27/1946
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  • Brantford has an edge in its battle with Boston, which also claims telephone's invention. Brantford shows Bell homestead, here, as its contention of Canadian origin
  • Brantford has an edge in its battle with Boston, which also claims telephone's invention
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Original Toronto Star caption: Brantford has an edge in its battle with Boston, which also claims telephone's invention. Brantford shows Bell homestead, here, as its contention of Canadian origin
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0031747F
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpBrantford
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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