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The woman behind Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird is his wife, Jane, who, friends say, is his principal confidante
The woman behind Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird is his wife, Jane, who, friends say, is his principal confidante

The woman behind Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird is his wife, Jane, who, friends say, is his principal confidante

Date3/15/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: The woman behind Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird is his wife, Jane, who, friends say, is his principal confidante. He will undoubtedly discuss his role in the Tories' downfall with her.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0028837F
Antique study: Ontario's Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird sits behind his classic desk
Antique study: Ontario's Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird sits behind his classic desk
11/24/1983
Former Star photgrapher Norman James, Received his Canadian News Hall of Fame citation from Lieutenant-governor John Black Aird at the Toronto Press Club
Former Star photgrapher Norman James, Received his Canadian News Hall of Fame citation from Lieutenant-governor John Black Aird at the Toronto Press Club
4/11/1981
Aird launches his nameshake. Collingwood - Lieutenant - Governor John Black Aird (at right) and Premier Bill Davis made quite a splash yesterday when (...)
Aird launches his nameshake. Collingwood - Lieutenant - Governor John Black Aird (at right) and Premier Bill Davis made quite a splash yesterday when (...)
10/21/1982
Above, Virginia Aird, who attended with husband Hugh and father-in-law former lieutenant-governor John Black Aird, chats with Air Cadet Melissa Ross
Above, Virginia Aird, who attended with husband Hugh and father-in-law former lieutenant-governor John Black Aird, chats with Air Cadet Melissa Ross
2/23/1987
New Ontario Premier, David Peterson, and his wife, Shelley, are seen outside Queen's Park, with Lieutenant Governor John Aird's aide-de-camp Col. Robe(...)
New Ontario Premier, David Peterson, and his wife, Shelley, are seen outside Queen's Park, with Lieutenant Governor John Aird's aide-de-camp Col. Robe(...)
6/26/1985
So long, linc, Outgoing Ontario Lieutenant-Governor Lincoln Alexander, left, is honored by former Lieutenant-governor John Black Aird at a gala dinner(...)
So long, linc, Outgoing Ontario Lieutenant-Governor Lincoln Alexander, left, is honored by former Lieutenant-governor John Black Aird at a gala dinner(...)
9/11/1991
Blind, deaf boy meets Lieutenant-Governor, Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird threw a party yesterday at Queen's Park for about 120 blind and deaf ch(...)
Blind, deaf boy meets Lieutenant-Governor, Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird threw a party yesterday at Queen's Park for about 120 blind and deaf ch(...)
5/16/1984
Ovation welcomes new chancellor Aird, John Black Aird, former lieutenant-governor of Ontario, acknowledges a standing ovation from the crowd at Convoc(...)
Ovation welcomes new chancellor Aird, John Black Aird, former lieutenant-governor of Ontario, acknowledges a standing ovation from the crowd at Convoc(...)
9/22/1986
On the spot: Lieutenant-Governor John Aird answers questions about his job, and lack of a ceremonial uniform, from the young pages in the Ontario Legislature
On the spot: Lieutenant-Governor John Aird answers questions about his job, and lack of a ceremonial uniform, from the young pages in the Ontario Legislature
6/13/1984
Eyes front! Medal-bedecked Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird inspects a guard of honor of OPP officers just prior to the opening of the Ontario Legi(...)
Eyes front! Medal-bedecked Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird inspects a guard of honor of OPP officers just prior to the opening of the Ontario Legi(...)
3/20/1984
From left, sports promoter Arnold Boldt, swimmer Vicki Keith, former Governor-General Roland Michener and former Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird a(...)
From left, sports promoter Arnold Boldt, swimmer Vicki Keith, former Governor-General Roland Michener and former Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird a(...)
2/14/1990
Framework for future: Former lieutenant-governor John Aird says the voices of the people have been heard and acted on
Framework for future: Former lieutenant-governor John Aird says the voices of the people have been heard and acted on
8/26/1985