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Italian society gives portrait to John Robarts
Italian society gives portrait to John Robarts

Italian society gives portrait to John Robarts

Date3/4/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Italian society gives portrait to John Robarts. The Italian Immigrant Aid Society presented former premier John Robarts with an oil portrait of himself today in Toronto in recognition of the untiring assistance he has given to the thousands of Italian immigrants in Ontario. Victor Bagnato, left, past president of the society, presented the portrait to Robarts. Bagnato was accompanied by the painter, Roberto de Seta, standing to the right of the painting, and next to him, Bill Letterio, director of immigrant aid society.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0076501F
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