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Last survivor

Last survivor

Date8/24/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Last survivor: The last surviving member of the famed Group of Seven, A.J. Casson won't be going north to paint for the first summer in 65 years.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0036977F
Birthday gala: A.J. Casson, last survivor of the Group of Seven, blows out candles on his birthday cake last night at the Royal York Hotel. About 600 (...)
Birthday gala: A.J. Casson, last survivor of the Group of Seven, blows out candles on his birthday cake last night at the Royal York Hotel. About 600 (...)
5/15/1986
Ontario painter Ken Danby, inspired by America's Cup race last year, has created official poster for Canada One team
Ontario painter Ken Danby, inspired by America's Cup race last year, has created official poster for Canada One team
7/6/1982
A. Y. Jackson, last surviving member of the original Group of Seven, Canada's most famous artists, places pine boughs on the caskets of Lawren Harris (...)
A. Y. Jackson, last surviving member of the original Group of Seven, Canada's most famous artists, places pine boughs on the caskets of Lawren Harris (...)
3/20/1970
Poster artist Theo Dimson, 51, works out on an exercycle at home and bicycles in the summer to maintain his high energy and fitness level. Last fall h(...)
Poster artist Theo Dimson, 51, works out on an exercycle at home and bicycles in the summer to maintain his high energy and fitness level. Last fall h(...)
6/4/1981
A featured work in the exhibition of Group of Seven paintings, which opened at the Art Gallery of Ontario last night, is the portrait of Barker Fairle(...)
A featured work in the exhibition of Group of Seven paintings, which opened at the Art Gallery of Ontario last night, is the portrait of Barker Fairle(...)
3/23/1970
Jaroslav Hovadík is a Czech artist who fled his homeland following the Russian invasion last August
Jaroslav Hovadík is a Czech artist who fled his homeland following the Russian invasion last August
3/20/1969
His cords and faded shirt odd in the AGO but that's where Murray Favro belongs - and at last everyone knows it
His cords and faded shirt odd in the AGO but that's where Murray Favro belongs - and at last everyone knows it
5/8/1983
Artist Michael Hayden, who appeared at Cinethon last night in a coat of many colors, and Elke Steltner, wearing a short striped dress, walked up Cinec(...)
Artist Michael Hayden, who appeared at Cinethon last night in a coat of many colors, and Elke Steltner, wearing a short striped dress, walked up Cinec(...)
6/16/1967
Artist Robert Hedrick at a reception in his honor last night at the home of Mr
Artist Robert Hedrick at a reception in his honor last night at the home of Mr
5/23/1963
Artist honored: A. J. Casson, 89, the last living member of the Group of Seven, is given a standing ovation as Mayor Art Eggleton presents him with special commendation
Artist honored: A. J. Casson, 89, the last living member of the Group of Seven, is given a standing ovation as Mayor Art Eggleton presents him with special commendation
3/8/1988
Established name: Sculptor Dyan Marie's work has been displayed across Canada, yet her earnings -- $5,700 last year -- are so low she couldn't get a day-care subsidy
Established name: Sculptor Dyan Marie's work has been displayed across Canada, yet her earnings -- $5,700 last year -- are so low she couldn't get a day-care subsidy
10/27/1988
Debate raged: The art selection committee complained last fall that this statue in fron of Union Station was forced on the city
Debate raged: The art selection committee complained last fall that this statue in fron of Union Station was forced on the city
1/20/1986