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1955 Press Photo Technician wears gloves at Chalk River, Ontario nuclear site

This is an original press photo. Atomic Energy-A technician in the research lab at the Chalk River, Ontario nuclear reactor site, pulls on protective gloves before handling toxic plutonium alloy. The material is handled in a "drybox," but protective clothing is worn to prevent inhalation of escaping particles.Photo measures 9.25 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 7-25-1955.

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