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The way we were
The way we were

The way we were

Date2/4/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: The way we were: Marlene Alarie (left) hadn't seen her sister Shirley Brown in 47 years until the pair was reunited Monday at Alarie's Oakville home. The photographs they're holding were taken more than 47 years ago; when their family split up because of economic hardship.
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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_0022957F
Working single parent Jeannie Westdyke, with son, Gord, says unmarried mothers on welfare should be willing to work for the minimum wage and learn how to live on it the way we all had to do
Working single parent Jeannie Westdyke, with son, Gord, says unmarried mothers on welfare should be willing to work for the minimum wage and learn how to live on it the way we all had to do
5/17/1977
The way to be happy, or, The history of the family at Smiledale : to which is added, The story of little George
The way to be happy, or, The history of the family at Smiledale : to which is added, The story of little George
1819
The sights flashing by on the way down thrilled the Quints and their brothers and sisters
The sights flashing by on the way down thrilled the Quints and their brothers and sisters
10/26/1942
There are ways allergic people can live normal lives, says Susan Daglish of the Allergy information Association
There are ways allergic people can live normal lives, says Susan Daglish of the Allergy information Association
5/9/1988
Talking to the Zambians is purely a one-way street
Talking to the Zambians is purely a one-way street
7/5/1973
Nagle kiddies' grandparents were hosts
Nagle kiddies' grandparents were hosts
7/9/1938
The staid corridors of Osgoode Hall were to-day visited by counsel for the executors and trustees of Charles Vance Millar's will, counsel for the lead(...)
The staid corridors of Osgoode Hall were to-day visited by counsel for the executors and trustees of Charles Vance Millar's will, counsel for the lead(...)
11/6/1936
Together again: Dorothy Goodall, 65, meets her brother, Ralph Murray, 59, for the first time yesterday since they were parted in the Depression after their mother died
Together again: Dorothy Goodall, 65, meets her brother, Ralph Murray, 59, for the first time yesterday since they were parted in the Depression after their mother died
6/27/1989
Early days: Ellen Keatly was 8 when she posed with her brother George for this photograph, which was taken shortly before the two youngsters were sent to Canada from England
Early days: Ellen Keatly was 8 when she posed with her brother George for this photograph, which was taken shortly before the two youngsters were sent to Canada from England
1/29/1985
Together again: Dorothy Goodall, 65, meets her brother Ralph Murray, 59, for the first time yesterday since they were parted in the Depression after their mother died
Together again: Dorothy Goodall, 65, meets her brother Ralph Murray, 59, for the first time yesterday since they were parted in the Depression after their mother died
6/28/1989
Include her with Mrs. Annie Smith (upper) and three others among those whose claims were accepted. Each of the accepted four had nine children in the 10 years
Include her with Mrs. Annie Smith (upper) and three others among those whose claims were accepted. Each of the accepted four had nine children in the 10 years
2/12/1938
At christmas, 1974, Annabelle MacDonald, a widow (left) and her five children were homeless and had lost everything in a fire. In their new home, on K(...)
At christmas, 1974, Annabelle MacDonald, a widow (left) and her five children were homeless and had lost everything in a fire. In their new home, on K(...)
12/17/1975