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The Two most radical aldermen on Toronto City Council, casually dressed John Sewell, seated, and dapper Karl Jaffary to the left, listen to representa(...)
The Two most radical aldermen on Toronto City Council, casually dressed John Sewell, seated, and dapper Karl Jaffary to the left, listen to representa(...)

The Two most radical aldermen on Toronto City Council, casually dressed John Sewell, seated, and dapper Karl Jaffary to the left, listen to representa(...)

Date12/12/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Two most radical aldermen on Toronto City Council; casually dressed John Sewell; seated; and dapper Karl Jaffary to the left; listen to representatives of citizens' groups in their Ward 7. The aldermen promise they'll let the ward residents have a large say in what they do.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0111239F
Ward 7 aldermen John Sewell (left) and Karl Jaffary, who easily won re-election, argue with police at City Hall who refused entry to their supporters.(...)
Ward 7 aldermen John Sewell (left) and Karl Jaffary, who easily won re-election, argue with police at City Hall who refused entry to their supporters.(...)
12/5/1972
In ward 7, in Toronto's inner city, two candidates for alderman-Karl Jaffary (left) and John Sewell (right) - have been leaders in fight against high-(...)
In ward 7, in Toronto's inner city, two candidates for alderman-Karl Jaffary (left) and John Sewell (right) - have been leaders in fight against high-(...)
10/4/1972
Two Philosophies on pay for City Council aldermen are expressed by Aldermen William Archer, left, and John Sewell
Two Philosophies on pay for City Council aldermen are expressed by Aldermen William Archer, left, and John Sewell
10/25/1972
Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) urges citizens to get out and help elect new aldermen in 1972 who are willing to take a new approach to city planning
Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) urges citizens to get out and help elect new aldermen in 1972 who are willing to take a new approach to city planning
4/1/1971
Under attack by Alderman John Sewell's chess queen - and verbally by meeting chairman Alderman Ben Grys - Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) studies board
Under attack by Alderman John Sewell's chess queen - and verbally by meeting chairman Alderman Ben Grys - Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) studies board
1/25/1971
A new face at city hall. Executive Alderman Karl Jaffary, whose beard has been a familiar sight around City Hall (left), shows up clean-shaven (right)(...)
A new face at city hall. Executive Alderman Karl Jaffary, whose beard has been a familiar sight around City Hall (left), shows up clean-shaven (right)(...)
1/15/1974
Minus the usual beard, Alderman Karl Jaffary stands at his office window, thinking about giving up what Mayor David Crombie has called one of the most illustrious careers in municipal government
Minus the usual beard, Alderman Karl Jaffary stands at his office window, thinking about giving up what Mayor David Crombie has called one of the most illustrious careers in municipal government
1/22/1974
Eviction of Widow was delayed yesterday after 50 people, including Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) and Dr. Jan Duckszta (second from left), MPP for Parkd(...)
Eviction of Widow was delayed yesterday after 50 people, including Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) and Dr. Jan Duckszta (second from left), MPP for Parkd(...)
5/18/1973
Eviction of widow was delayed yesterday after 50 people, including Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) and Dr. Jan Dukszta (second from left), MPP for Parkda(...)
Eviction of widow was delayed yesterday after 50 people, including Alderman Karl Jaffary (left) and Dr. Jan Dukszta (second from left), MPP for Parkda(...)
5/13/1973
Letter from John Toronto et al, to the Worshipful the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of Toronto in Common Council , 10 June 1844
Letter from John Toronto et al, to the Worshipful the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of Toronto in Common Council , 10 June 1844
1844-06-10
Leather-Jacketed Radical Alderman John Sewell has a simple philosophy
Leather-Jacketed Radical Alderman John Sewell has a simple philosophy
2/4/1970
Nate's back at city hall. At a reception in the City Hall foyer yesterday after the inaugural meeting of the new Council, Alderman John Sewell (left) (...)
Nate's back at city hall. At a reception in the City Hall foyer yesterday after the inaugural meeting of the new Council, Alderman John Sewell (left) (...)
1/6/1975