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White takes the Mayoralty. York Mayor Philip White proved yesterday he could take political dunking and still keep his cool. White watched nervously f(...)
White takes the Mayoralty. York Mayor Philip White proved yesterday he could take political dunking and still keep his cool. White watched nervously f(...)

White takes the Mayoralty. York Mayor Philip White proved yesterday he could take political dunking and still keep his cool. White watched nervously f(...)

Date6/18/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: White takes the Mayoralty. York Mayor Philip White proved yesterday he could take political dunking and still keep his cool. White watched nervously from his precarious perch as York Alderman Ben Nobleman bid $28 for privilege of throwing ball at target that would unseat 3-term mayor.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0089052F
The Mayor on the moped. On his way to a meeting at Toronto City Hall, York Mayor Philip White rode down University Ave. yesterday on his new, gasoline(...)
The Mayor on the moped. On his way to a meeting at Toronto City Hall, York Mayor Philip White rode down University Ave. yesterday on his new, gasoline(...)
7/8/1975
Snowy fall: Tyler Stokes, 7, takes a tumble and gets his balaciava-clad face full of the white stuff after yesterday's snow made for good sliding at Riverdale Park
Snowy fall: Tyler Stokes, 7, takes a tumble and gets his balaciava-clad face full of the white stuff after yesterday's snow made for good sliding at Riverdale Park
3/22/1992
Me Tarzan, you bride, Display artist Dennis Garel causes double-takes yesterday as he carries a mannequin dressed in white bridal splendor across Rich(...)
Me Tarzan, you bride, Display artist Dennis Garel causes double-takes yesterday as he carries a mannequin dressed in white bridal splendor across Rich(...)
1/5/1993
Honored at a dinner for his 15 years as a public servant, York Mayor Philip White is carried by Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey (left) and East York Mayor Willis Blair
Honored at a dinner for his 15 years as a public servant, York Mayor Philip White is carried by Metro Chairman Paul Godfrey (left) and East York Mayor Willis Blair
6/11/1974
Prime Minister Pearson, his white jacket just visible on the far left, takes time out for a joke before dinner which brings smile from the Queen. Mrs.(...)
Prime Minister Pearson, his white jacket just visible on the far left, takes time out for a joke before dinner which brings smile from the Queen. Mrs.(...)
7/3/1967
Wearing Coonskin hat, York Mayor Philip White invades North York today to plant his borough's flag and lay claim to Yorkdale Shopping Plaza-part of neighboring North York
Wearing Coonskin hat, York Mayor Philip White invades North York today to plant his borough's flag and lay claim to Yorkdale Shopping Plaza-part of neighboring North York
7/8/1977
One-Room apartment can be a versatile living space, interior designer Stephen Cohen proved when he decorated his won studio apartment. He designed the sofa-bed with gray flannel upholstery and a white quilted cover. Window shades and the wicker chair are in a tortoise-shell pattern.
One-Room apartment can be a versatile living space, interior designer Stephen Cohen proved when he decorated his won studio apartment. He designed the sofa-bed with gray flannel upholstery and a white quilted cover. Window shades and the wicker chair are in a tortoise-shell pattern.
10/24/1975
Out in the Suburbs, the National Parole Service takes its work to its customers, many of whom are white-collar criminals. Here parole officer Ray Belcourt and assistant district supervisor Yvonne Mason check files in North York.
Out in the Suburbs, the National Parole Service takes its work to its customers, many of whom are white-collar criminals. Here parole officer Ray Belcourt and assistant district supervisor Yvonne Mason check files in North York.
4/22/1976
York mayor Philip White, and his son Kevin, 8, were among an estimated crowd of more than 50,000 walkers who turned out today to tackle the 15-mile walk to raise funds for the new Metro Toronto Zoo
York mayor Philip White, and his son Kevin, 8, were among an estimated crowd of more than 50,000 walkers who turned out today to tackle the 15-mile walk to raise funds for the new Metro Toronto Zoo
6/2/1973
A Christmas gift from York. York Mayor Philip White puts a cover on a parking meter on Eglinton Ave. W. near Glen Cedar Rd. yesterday as a symbol of t(...)
A Christmas gift from York. York Mayor Philip White puts a cover on a parking meter on Eglinton Ave. W. near Glen Cedar Rd. yesterday as a symbol of t(...)
12/20/1973
Mobile Library for handicapped persons in York borough was launched yesterday by Mayor Philip White (right)
Mobile Library for handicapped persons in York borough was launched yesterday by Mayor Philip White (right)
11/17/1972
Ex-Mayor Philip Givens watched an early show on the portable TV set given him by the Japanese consul while he pondered Mayor William Dennison's call f(...)
Ex-Mayor Philip Givens watched an early show on the portable TV set given him by the Japanese consul while he pondered Mayor William Dennison's call f(...)
11/14/1967