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Unveil statue to late Sir James Whitney

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Unveil statue to late Sir James Whitney

Date5/27/1927

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James, H. (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Unveil statue to late Sir James Whitney. A new figure was officially admitted to Queen's Park this afternoon with the unveiling of the ABOVE imposing bronze statue of Sir James Whitney by Lieutenant-Governor W. D. Ross. Premier G Howard Ferguson; K.C.; Hon. W. E. M. Sinclair; K.C.; and Hon. W. E. Raney; KC.; spoke of the splendid part played by the late premier in the life of Ontario

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0114384F

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