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Carnation to farewell is pinned on Dr. L. M. Pidgeon, head of the department of metalurgy at the University of Toronto, by his wife at his retirement party last night. Looking on is Irene Warnock, his long-time secretary.
Carnation to farewell is pinned on Dr. L. M. Pidgeon, head of the department of metalurgy at the University of Toronto, by his wife at his retirement party last night. Looking on is Irene Warnock, his long-time secretary.

Carnation to farewell is pinned on Dr. L. M. Pidgeon, head of the department of metalurgy at the University of Toronto, by his wife at his retirement party last night. Looking on is Irene Warnock, his long-time secretary.

Date6/20/1969
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0132134F
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