M. J. Coldwell (left), Mrs. Douglas and Tommy Douglas

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M. J. Coldwell (left), Mrs. Douglas and Tommy Douglas

Date12/2/1965

Names

Coldwell, Major James, 1888-1974 (subject)

Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

FormatPicture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: M. J. Coldwell (left), Mrs. Douglas and Tommy Douglas at last night's Coldwell dinner. At 77 the former CCF leader predicted he would live to see NDP government in Canada

Subject

Politicians

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Object NumberTSPA_0039579F

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