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Alexander: Now superintendent
Alexander: Now superintendent

Alexander: Now superintendent

Date7/12/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Alexander: Now superintendent
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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_0028936F
Police pioneer: Ferne Alexander, who's ending a long and successful career with Metro police, blazed the trail for policewomen by becoming Canada's only female superintendent
Police pioneer: Ferne Alexander, who's ending a long and successful career with Metro police, blazed the trail for policewomen by becoming Canada's only female superintendent
3/1/1983
Motorist Jim Mutch (left) is congratulated by bridge superintendent Jim Stelling as first to cross the now toll-free Burlington Skyway. Burlington, Ontario
Motorist Jim Mutch (left) is congratulated by bridge superintendent Jim Stelling as first to cross the now toll-free Burlington Skyway. Burlington, Ontario
12/28/1973
In the jailhouse now: Acting Superintendent James Crawford inspects the jail cell area corridor where new video cameras have been installed in order to keep a closer watch on prisoners
In the jailhouse now: Acting Superintendent James Crawford inspects the jail cell area corridor where new video cameras have been installed in order to keep a closer watch on prisoners
7/23/1984
Shari Lee Hall auditions. Hard-driving, hard-talking Alexander Cohen demands best from performer and auditoner. A millionare several times, he isn't one now, but expects to be before year is up
Shari Lee Hall auditions. Hard-driving, hard-talking Alexander Cohen demands best from performer and auditoner. A millionare several times, he isn't one now, but expects to be before year is up
6/26/1962
The Bell Homestead in Brantford is where Alexander Graham Bell carried out many of the experiments which led to development of the telephone. It's a National Historic Site now
The Bell Homestead in Brantford is where Alexander Graham Bell carried out many of the experiments which led to development of the telephone. It's a National Historic Site now
12/21/1970
Inspector Ferne Alexander, once a teacher, now heads Metro police youth bureau and helps 17,000 children in trouble each year. Discussing a case with her is Policewoman Barbara Blauert
Inspector Ferne Alexander, once a teacher, now heads Metro police youth bureau and helps 17,000 children in trouble each year. Discussing a case with her is Policewoman Barbara Blauert
3/12/1969
George Phillips, Algonquin Park superintendent, now has to work from the ground
George Phillips, Algonquin Park superintendent, now has to work from the ground
4/30/1958
The only cottage left when the city built a park on Toronto's eastern beach was the home of Kew Williams, son of Joseph Williams who created Kew Gardens. Park superintendent now lives in it
The only cottage left when the city built a park on Toronto's eastern beach was the home of Kew Williams, son of Joseph Williams who created Kew Gardens. Park superintendent now lives in it
8/1/1975
I'm the real thing, Metro Detective Superintendent Frank Barbetta says when people confuse his name with that of TV's tough undercover cop, Baretta. H(...)
I'm the real thing, Metro Detective Superintendent Frank Barbetta says when people confuse his name with that of TV's tough undercover cop, Baretta. H(...)
4/2/1976
Frank Barbetta: The police superintendent says he's sceptical there's a gun problem in North York
Frank Barbetta: The police superintendent says he's sceptical there's a gun problem in North York
12/3/1981
Staff Superintendent Don Banks and widow Myrtle Donaldson stand at 13 Division during protest against police shooting of Lester Donaldson. About 1,000(...)
Staff Superintendent Don Banks and widow Myrtle Donaldson stand at 13 Division during protest against police shooting of Lester Donaldson. About 1,000(...)
8/13/1988
A long grind: Jean Boyd was recently made a Metro police superintendent, becoming the most powerful policewoman in Canada
A long grind: Jean Boyd was recently made a Metro police superintendent, becoming the most powerful policewoman in Canada
9/11/1985