Place cards are distributed in the senate for the opening of Parliament

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Place cards are distributed in the senate for the opening of Parliament

Date9/27/1962

Names

Grant, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Place cards are distributed in the senate for the opening of Parliament. Governor-General will read Speech from the Throne there.

Subject

Parliament buildings

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0107495F

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