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Starting as a reporter 49 years ago, Floyd S

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Starting as a reporter 49 years ago, Floyd S

Date5/20/1969

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Chalmers, Floyd Sherman, 1898-1993 (subject)

Darrell, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Starting as a reporter 49 years ago, Floyd S. Chalmers stepped down this week as chairman of the board at Maclean-Hunter Ltd. His share of stock now is worth over $7 million. Most of it will go to support the performing arts.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0037166F

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