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Star Pupil in the community is Walter Markin seen writing his alphabet for the benefit of the other students
Star Pupil in the community is Walter Markin seen writing his alphabet for the benefit of the other students

Star Pupil in the community is Walter Markin seen writing his alphabet for the benefit of the other students

Date6/2/1947
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Original Toronto Star caption: Star Pupil in the community is Walter Markin seen writing his alphabet for the benefit of the other students. Doukhobors originated as a sect in Russia in the 17th century and they are believers in total pacifism
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0005468F
Bearded Elders ranging in age from 70 to 90 years are founders of the community
Bearded Elders ranging in age from 70 to 90 years are founders of the community
6/2/1947
Hard work clearing land for the Vancouver Island community keeps everyone busy
Hard work clearing land for the Vancouver Island community keeps everyone busy
6/2/1947
Originally strict vegetarians, members of the community, claim their rigorous life requires a heavier diet although later they plan to return to a pur(...)
Originally strict vegetarians, members of the community, claim their rigorous life requires a heavier diet although later they plan to return to a pur(...)
6/2/1947
Lack of funds is causing slow-down in efforts to put Hillers community on a true communal basis, but the Elders hope the settlement will grow and pros(...)
Lack of funds is causing slow-down in efforts to put Hillers community on a true communal basis, but the Elders hope the settlement will grow and pros(...)
6/2/1947
I lead a peaceful life, says Nick Nevokshonoff, 73, who as a member of the Sons of Freedom sect within the Doukhobors took part in riots, burnings and(...)
I lead a peaceful life, says Nick Nevokshonoff, 73, who as a member of the Sons of Freedom sect within the Doukhobors took part in riots, burnings and(...)
5/10/1975
Sometimes I get depressed, says Alex Chernoff, whose mother is charged in the Easter burning of hall
Sometimes I get depressed, says Alex Chernoff, whose mother is charged in the Easter burning of hall
5/10/1975
Poor old mom, says Mary Astafooroff, right, who at age 60 has spent 14 years of her life in jail and has just returned from serving a month for rioting
Poor old mom, says Mary Astafooroff, right, who at age 60 has spent 14 years of her life in jail and has just returned from serving a month for rioting
5/10/1975
The Canadian Doukhobor settlements, a series of letter
The Canadian Doukhobor settlements, a series of letter
1899
John Kileeg, principal of Castle Frank High School, is concerned about the gloom that has descended on his students this week, following an incident in which a teacher was struck by a pupil
John Kileeg, principal of Castle Frank High School, is concerned about the gloom that has descended on his students this week, following an incident in which a teacher was struck by a pupil
2/7/1975
Rudy Wiebe: He's been influenced by his own students and their kind of writing
Rudy Wiebe: He's been influenced by his own students and their kind of writing
9/16/1980
Selfless volunteer: Student Bijan Rafii, right, formed a group at Erindale College to help others and here coaches Peter Milne to improve his reading and writing skills
Selfless volunteer: Student Bijan Rafii, right, formed a group at Erindale College to help others and here coaches Peter Milne to improve his reading and writing skills
4/17/1985
North York Alderman Murray Markin (left) and Star reporter Warren Potter are told it's none of your business, and ordered off property by Loni Nenzel (...)
North York Alderman Murray Markin (left) and Star reporter Warren Potter are told it's none of your business, and ordered off property by Loni Nenzel (...)
7/26/1978