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St. Jean Baptiste de La Salle monument, De La Salle College, Aurora, Ontario
Carved, white stone statue of a man in gown and robe, holding paper in hand; left, a statue of a young boy seated at his feet, reading.

St. Jean Baptiste de La Salle monument, De La Salle College, Aurora, Ontario

Date11/6/1937
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Original Toronto Star caption: First educator to insist that children be taught their native languages before learning classical Latin, St. John Baptist de la Salle founded the Christian Brothers, who came to Canada 100 years ago, Nov. 18. This statue stands at De La Salle college, Aurora. Such Torontonians as Judge W. T. J. Lee and Judge O'Connell and Bishops Carroll, Kidd and Johnson received their early education from the Brothers.

Image published in the Toronto Star, 6 November 1937, p. 15, to illustrate article, "Christian Brothers celebrate their hundredth anniversary in Canada".

 

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0114841F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Aurora
Province or state:Ontario