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He was host to the King and Queen when they visited Canada in 1939 and led his fellow Canadians in giving them a royal welcome on their famous pre-war visit
He was host to the King and Queen when they visited Canada in 1939 and led his fellow Canadians in giving them a royal welcome on their famous pre-war visit

He was host to the King and Queen when they visited Canada in 1939 and led his fellow Canadians in giving them a royal welcome on their famous pre-war visit

Date6/12/1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: He was host to the King and Queen when they visited Canada in 1939 and led his fellow Canadians in giving them a royal welcome on their famous pre-war visit.
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Ottawa
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:National Capital Region
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122511F
A Tumultuous welcome greeted ex-prime minister during his visit to Waterloo county in 1947. He greets two friends, Dr. T. M. Robinson, 88, and William Winkler, 91. Mr. King's goal was to improve conditions and to bring about well-being of Canadians.
A Tumultuous welcome greeted ex-prime minister during his visit to Waterloo county in 1947. He greets two friends, Dr. T. M. Robinson, 88, and William Winkler, 91. Mr. King's goal was to improve conditions and to bring about well-being of Canadians.
7/24/1950
Tip of the cap: Frank Owen Daly has hailed his last cab as doorman for the Royal York Hotel. After 39 years of ushering in the famour and not-so-famous, he is calling it quits. Staff and friends will be giving him a warm sendoff Friday.
Tip of the cap: Frank Owen Daly has hailed his last cab as doorman for the Royal York Hotel. After 39 years of ushering in the famour and not-so-famous, he is calling it quits. Staff and friends will be giving him a warm sendoff Friday.
3/5/1985
For He's a Jolly Good Fellow, sang Canada's war veterans when the King, throwing officially planned procedure into the discard, circled the Ottawa war(...)
For He's a Jolly Good Fellow, sang Canada's war veterans when the King, throwing officially planned procedure into the discard, circled the Ottawa war(...)
5/22/1939
Former Carmaker Earl Brownridge says Americans have forgotten the unpleasant alternatives that led them to agree to the Canada-U.S. auto trade pact Some U.S. politicians are complaining about what they lost in the deal, but Brownridge say Americans and Canadians are better off.
Former Carmaker Earl Brownridge says Americans have forgotten the unpleasant alternatives that led them to agree to the Canada-U.S. auto trade pact Some U.S. politicians are complaining about what they lost in the deal, but Brownridge say Americans and Canadians are better off.
7/31/1970
Ontario Premier William Davis and his wife spoke with the Queen and Prince Philip this afternoon when the royal couple visited Gage Park in Brampton t(...)
Ontario Premier William Davis and his wife spoke with the Queen and Prince Philip this afternoon when the royal couple visited Gage Park in Brampton t(...)
6/28/1973
Welcome home: Tony Fernandez led the welcome party when Moseby arried at home plate after his grand slam homer had tied the game and erased the Twins' 4-0 lead
Welcome home: Tony Fernandez led the welcome party when Moseby arried at home plate after his grand slam homer had tied the game and erased the Twins' 4-0 lead
8/31/1986
Used by the C.W.A.C. during the war, the main building at the Oakville headquarters formerly was an I.O.F. home. Gen. Vokes, who led the Canadians at Ortona, was G.O.C. of the C.A.O.F. in Geremany
Used by the C.W.A.C. during the war, the main building at the Oakville headquarters formerly was an I.O.F. home. Gen. Vokes, who led the Canadians at Ortona, was G.O.C. of the C.A.O.F. in Geremany
11/2/1946
George VI, visit to Toronto, 22 May 1939, at the King's Plate, Woodbine (now Greenwood) Race Track, Queen Street East
George VI, visit to Toronto, 22 May 1939, at the King's Plate, Woodbine (now Greenwood) Race Track, Queen Street East
1939
1939: Harry Hindmarsh assigns 70 Star reporters and photographers to cover two-month visit of King George and Queen Elizabeth
1939: Harry Hindmarsh assigns 70 Star reporters and photographers to cover two-month visit of King George and Queen Elizabeth
11/3/1992
A photograph of a stage erected in front of a large brick building. The stand is decorated with ...
City Hall, Toronto, during the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, 1939
22 May 1939
A photograph of an outdoor space with a paved road in the foreground and a path leading through ...
Queen's Park, looking south, 1939 Royal visit
21 May 1939
A photograph of a five story brick building decorated with bunting, a large crown sculpture and ...
1939 Royal visit, Robert Simpson's decorations, Queen Street and Yonge Street
1939