Big night for 'Big Daddy'. Former Metro Chairman (left) receives a bust of himself from John De Toro, president of the Italo-Canadian Club, at a dinne(...)

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Big night for 'Big Daddy'. Former Metro Chairman (left) receives a bust of himself from John De Toro, president of the Italo-Canadian Club, at a dinne(...)

Date2/16/1962

Names

Dinsmore, Ted (photographer)

Gardiner, Fred Goldwin, 1895-1983 (subject)

Metropolitan Toronto Council (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Big night for 'Big Daddy'. Former Metro Chairman (left) receives a bust of himself from John De Toro; president of the Italo-Canadian Club; at a dinner held for Mr. Gardiner last night. More than 400 Italian Canadians turned out to pay him honor.

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Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Province or state:Ontario

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0049160F

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