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Computer on wheels, Taking Business to the customer is theory behind mobile computer, installed in a van
Computer on wheels, Taking Business to the customer is theory behind mobile computer, installed in a van

Computer on wheels, Taking Business to the customer is theory behind mobile computer, installed in a van

Date2/11/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Computer on wheels; Taking Business to the customer is theory behind mobile computer; installed in a van. Here Ron Hunter works keyboard while Mrs. Grant Johnson of Westwood Sheet Metal waits for computed card. Computer; operated by BH and R Management Services; does such chores as making up payrolls for smaller companies.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0005835F
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