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Conrad Black, his wife Shirley and their friend Ken Thomson at the opening of Roy Thomson Hall
Conrad Black, his wife Shirley and their friend Ken Thomson at the opening of Roy Thomson Hall

Conrad Black, his wife Shirley and their friend Ken Thomson at the opening of Roy Thomson Hall

Date9/13/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: Conrad Black, his wife Shirley and their friend Ken Thomson at the opening of Roy Thomson Hall.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0032956F
Restless, right-wing, well-read, rich beyond belief, that's Toronto's Conrad Black, who enjoys a moment of relazation with his wife, Shirley
Restless, right-wing, well-read, rich beyond belief, that's Toronto's Conrad Black, who enjoys a moment of relazation with his wife, Shirley
1/1/1983
A Long taffeta and velvet gown by Yves Saint Laurent, is the choice of Shirley Black, wife of Hollinger Argus chairman Conrad M. Black. With its ruffl(...)
A Long taffeta and velvet gown by Yves Saint Laurent, is the choice of Shirley Black, wife of Hollinger Argus chairman Conrad M. Black. With its ruffl(...)
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Above, Shirley Black, wife of the inscrutable Conrad, wore the Establishment uniform - a fussy Black velvet cocktail suit and Palm Beach pearls
Above, Shirley Black, wife of the inscrutable Conrad, wore the Establishment uniform - a fussy Black velvet cocktail suit and Palm Beach pearls
12/6/1982
Conrad Black Family (Wife - Shirley)
Conrad Black Family (Wife - Shirley)
9/29/1982
Oysters and pheasant: Guests who paid $1,000 a couple for the gala opening of Roy Thomson Hall last night included former Governor General Roland Michener and wife Norah
Oysters and pheasant: Guests who paid $1,000 a couple for the gala opening of Roy Thomson Hall last night included former Governor General Roland Michener and wife Norah
9/13/1982
Conrad Black: His bid for U.S. -based Hanna Mining promises to be a long, bloody battle
Conrad Black: His bid for U.S. -based Hanna Mining promises to be a long, bloody battle
5/7/1981
Conrad Black: Toronto financier says a detective firm in his stable of companies found bugs on various phones that are the type used by police under a judicial order
Conrad Black: Toronto financier says a detective firm in his stable of companies found bugs on various phones that are the type used by police under a judicial order
4/14/1983
So long and farewell. Outgoing CBC president Pierre Juneau bids adieu to the broadcasting network last night at a Roy Thomson Hall bash in his honor. His term ends July 31
So long and farewell. Outgoing CBC president Pierre Juneau bids adieu to the broadcasting network last night at a Roy Thomson Hall bash in his honor. His term ends July 31
6/12/1989
His new home: Gunther Herbig makes it official in front of Roy Thomson Hall, his new working home when he takes over as conductor of the Toronto Symphony in 1990
His new home: Gunther Herbig makes it official in front of Roy Thomson Hall, his new working home when he takes over as conductor of the Toronto Symphony in 1990
5/18/1988
Thomson Hall sell-out: Quebec pianist-composer Andre Gagnon enjoyed the enthusiasm of fans who packed Roy Thomson Hall last night for a concert of his popular favorites
Thomson Hall sell-out: Quebec pianist-composer Andre Gagnon enjoyed the enthusiasm of fans who packed Roy Thomson Hall last night for a concert of his popular favorites
11/22/1982
Great Dane: Victor Borge brought his unique brand of humor to Roy Thomson Hall Saturday
Great Dane: Victor Borge brought his unique brand of humor to Roy Thomson Hall Saturday
7/20/1981
Happy impresario: Walter Homburger flings his arms wide as he responds to the acclaim of artists and 2,600 others who paid him tribute at Roy Thomson Hall last night
Happy impresario: Walter Homburger flings his arms wide as he responds to the acclaim of artists and 2,600 others who paid him tribute at Roy Thomson Hall last night
3/9/1987