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Yesterday's children
Yesterday's children

Yesterday's children

Date11/8/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Yesterday's children: Emily MacDonald; left; and Myra McLeave look through albums containing photos of children they have cared for. The government keeps us by emotional blackmail because they know we care about the kids and we'll put up with almost anything; says MacDonald.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0021542F
Christmas eve entertainment for poor children under the auspices of the Children's Fresh Air Fund
Christmas eve entertainment for poor children under the auspices of the Children's Fresh Air Fund
1889
We don't think we're special, says Eleanor MacNaughtan who with her husband, Ian, are bringing up nine children - four of them foster Children. They'v(...)
We don't think we're special, says Eleanor MacNaughtan who with her husband, Ian, are bringing up nine children - four of them foster Children. They'v(...)
10/13/1977
Rules and Regulations for the Matron and Children of the Girls Home and Public Nursery
Rules and Regulations for the Matron and Children of the Girls Home and Public Nursery
1861
Dangerous sports : a tale addressed to children, warning them against wanton, careless, or mischievous exposure to situations, from which alarming injuries so often proceed
Dangerous sports : a tale addressed to children, warning them against wanton, careless, or mischievous exposure to situations, from which alarming injuries so often proceed
1803
Dangerous sports : a tale addressed to children, warning them against wanton, careless, or mischievous exposure to situations, from which alarming injuries so often proceed
Dangerous sports : a tale addressed to children, warning them against wanton, careless, or mischievous exposure to situations, from which alarming injuries so often proceed
1800
Perhaps for last time, Mrs. Arthur Timbrell reads bedtime story to the little sisters she wants to adoptéPeggy (left) and Valerie. Children's Aid Soci(...)
Perhaps for last time, Mrs. Arthur Timbrell reads bedtime story to the little sisters she wants to adoptéPeggy (left) and Valerie. Children's Aid Soci(...)
9/27/1967
The Children's Aid Society of Toronto, 229 Simcoe St
The Children's Aid Society of Toronto, 229 Simcoe St
1914
Notice to parents. The attention of parents and guardians is called to the following extracts from the children's Protection Act.
Notice to parents. The attention of parents and guardians is called to the following extracts from the children's Protection Act.
189-?
The first conference of the Associated Children's Aid Societies of Ontario
The first conference of the Associated Children's Aid Societies of Ontario
1912
One of the salvation army's new cottages, Three homey residences give children a family-type living atmosphere
One of the salvation army's new cottages, Three homey residences give children a family-type living atmosphere
4/20/1968
Happy children having a ball in playground are house guests of the Salvation Army in the new homes provided for them on Broadview Ave. Termed The Cott(...)
Happy children having a ball in playground are house guests of the Salvation Army in the new homes provided for them on Broadview Ave. Termed The Cott(...)
4/20/1968
Kids' lifeline: Counsellor Barry McClatchey talks to a troubled youth on the Kids Help Phone, a 24-hour hotline that lets children discuss their problems with professionals
Kids' lifeline: Counsellor Barry McClatchey talks to a troubled youth on the Kids Help Phone, a 24-hour hotline that lets children discuss their problems with professionals
8/17/1989