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Ab Campbell opens his library. Scarborough Alderman Carol Ruddell sits on floor with daughter, Amy, 3, as Metro Chairman Ab Campbell shows her a book

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Ab Campbell opens his library. Scarborough Alderman Carol Ruddell sits on floor with daughter, Amy, 3, as Metro Chairman Ab Campbell shows her a book

Date29 September 1971

Names

Campbell, Albert McTaggart (Ab), 1910-1973 (subject)

Darrell, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Ab campbell opens his library. Scarborough Alderman Carol Ruddell sits on floor with daughter, Amy, 3, as Metro Chairman Ab Campbell shows her a book from shelf after opening Scarborough's $1,000,000 Albert Campbell District Library yesterday. The three-level library on Birchmount Rd. honors Campbell's 13 years as Scarborough reeve and mayor.

Subject

Politicians

GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto

GeographyNeighbourhoodScarborough Junction

GeographyProvince stateOntario

GeographyCountryCanada

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0035932F

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