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Brother Columban at hostel. Hostel families need clothing as well as shelter
Brother Columban at hostel. Hostel families need clothing as well as shelter

Brother Columban at hostel. Hostel families need clothing as well as shelter

Date4/9/1968
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Original Toronto Star caption: Brother Columban at hostel. Hostel families need clothing as well as shelter
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0039802F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
Santa Claus in a clerical collar, Brother Columban finds clothes for some of children living in the city's emergency housing hostel on Richmond St. E
Santa Claus in a clerical collar, Brother Columban finds clothes for some of children living in the city's emergency housing hostel on Richmond St. E
9/26/1967
Brother Columban at hostel, 87 Richmond St
Brother Columban at hostel, 87 Richmond St
9/25/1967
When he's not playing with the children at the hostel, or running his office, Brother Columban is generally out begging again. He says he's cleaned ou(...)
When he's not playing with the children at the hostel, or running his office, Brother Columban is generally out begging again. He says he's cleaned ou(...)
9/27/1967
Brother Columban at hostel, 87 Richmond St
Brother Columban at hostel, 87 Richmond St
9/25/1967
Brother Columban at hostel 87 Richmond St
Brother Columban at hostel 87 Richmond St
9/25/1987
Some of the stores, fridges clothing the stores away in the basement of the hostel 87 Richmond St
Some of the stores, fridges clothing the stores away in the basement of the hostel 87 Richmond St
9/25/1967
Demanding that the old Hotel Vancouver be turned into a hostel for veterans and their families, a number of ex-servicemen have occupied the 525-room building
Demanding that the old Hotel Vancouver be turned into a hostel for veterans and their families, a number of ex-servicemen have occupied the 525-room building
1/30/1946
Demanding that the old Hotel Vancouver be turned into a hostel for veterans and their families, a number of ex-servicemen have occupied the 525-room building
Demanding that the old Hotel Vancouver be turned into a hostel for veterans and their families, a number of ex-servicemen have occupied the 525-room building
1/30/1946
Relaxing in socks, his old shoes off, Brother Columban McGinty promises himself new pair of shoes with gift certificate he received yesterday at recep(...)
Relaxing in socks, his old shoes off, Brother Columban McGinty promises himself new pair of shoes with gift certificate he received yesterday at recep(...)
9/18/1968
Last resort: Some homeless folk shun city hostels, finding shelter in spots such as this, under a stairwell in the City Hall parking garage
Last resort: Some homeless folk shun city hostels, finding shelter in spots such as this, under a stairwell in the City Hall parking garage
10/31/1982
Holding fast: Alexander, a Buddhist monk, goes through Day 17 of a hunger strike yesterday, protesting conditions at Toronto's Seaton House hostel for men
Holding fast: Alexander, a Buddhist monk, goes through Day 17 of a hunger strike yesterday, protesting conditions at Toronto's Seaton House hostel for men
10/22/1992
Hostel protest: Alexander, a Buddhist monk, urges a Metro committee yesterday to appoint an ombudsman to deal with allegations of violence
Hostel protest: Alexander, a Buddhist monk, urges a Metro committee yesterday to appoint an ombudsman to deal with allegations of violence
10/27/1992