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Grandson of Timothy Eaton, John David Eaton now heads the vast business empire which has developed from that modest beginning. With Alfred London, 54 (...)
Grandson of Timothy Eaton, John David Eaton now heads the vast business empire which has developed from that modest beginning. With Alfred London, 54 (...)

Grandson of Timothy Eaton, John David Eaton now heads the vast business empire which has developed from that modest beginning. With Alfred London, 54 (...)

Date12/8/1944
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Original Toronto Star caption: Grandson of Timothy Eaton; John David Eaton now heads the vast business empire which has developed from that modest beginning. With Alfred London; 54 years with the company; Mr. Eaton looks over some records of the firm's development. John David follows in the footsteps of his father; Sir John Craig Eaton; president from 1907 to 1922; and his cousin; R.Y. Eaton; president from 1922 until 1942.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0045266F
At funeral of Lady Eaton, grandsons acting as pallbearers carry casket from the Timothy Eaton Memorial Church on St
At funeral of Lady Eaton, grandsons acting as pallbearers carry casket from the Timothy Eaton Memorial Church on St
7/11/1970
It was 100 years ago yesterday that Irish immigrant Timothy Eaton bought a failing dry goods store on site now occupied by Simpsons. He then did two t(...)
It was 100 years ago yesterday that Irish immigrant Timothy Eaton bought a failing dry goods store on site now occupied by Simpsons. He then did two t(...)
12/9/1969
In front of statue of Timothy Eaton, the store's founder, the Eaton brothers discuss their store's future
In front of statue of Timothy Eaton, the store's founder, the Eaton brothers discuss their store's future
2/2/1977
Bridal couple at Holwood. Folowing their marriage in Timothy Eaton Memorial church Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Gage Hayward Love received with the(...)
Bridal couple at Holwood. Folowing their marriage in Timothy Eaton Memorial church Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Gage Hayward Love received with the(...)
9/22/1941
John David Eaton, the man who owns Eaton's today, is reportedly worth more than $400 million
John David Eaton, the man who owns Eaton's today, is reportedly worth more than $400 million
1/8/1969
Col. Margaret Eaton is British officer's bride. Lieut.-Col. John Hubert Dunn, O.B.E. R.A.M.C., of London, Eng., and his bride, the former Col. Margare(...)
Col. Margaret Eaton is British officer's bride. Lieut.-Col. John Hubert Dunn, O.B.E. R.A.M.C., of London, Eng., and his bride, the former Col. Margare(...)
10/15/1945
New harness: Gary Barwick of Agincourt has developed new systems of shoulder-lap and shoulder-between-the-leg belts, being tried on by 4-year-old Fiona Daunt, that prevent children from lunging forward and banging their heads.
New harness: Gary Barwick of Agincourt has developed new systems of shoulder-lap and shoulder-between-the-leg belts, being tried on by 4-year-old Fiona Daunt, that prevent children from lunging forward and banging their heads.
9/9/1985
Heading for the top, Milt Ottey, who attends Timothy Eaton Secondary School in Scarborough, has a bright future in high jumping, as evidenced by his s(...)
Heading for the top, Milt Ottey, who attends Timothy Eaton Secondary School in Scarborough, has a bright future in high jumping, as evidenced by his s(...)
7/23/1978
And over there we have . . . A statue in the garden at the home of John David Eaton, seems to be showing the points of interest to a group of visitors(...)
And over there we have . . . A statue in the garden at the home of John David Eaton, seems to be showing the points of interest to a group of visitors(...)
9/16/1969
Eaton, John David and Family
Eaton, John David and Family
7/22/1973
It all began 100 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. John David Eaton held a reception in their Dunvegan Rd. home last night to mark the publication of the book T(...)
It all began 100 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. John David Eaton held a reception in their Dunvegan Rd. home last night to mark the publication of the book T(...)
9/24/1969
Mrs. John David Eaton models belt by Judith Brown of Reading, Vermont, and pendant sculptured by Gabrielle Kennedy of New York
Mrs. John David Eaton models belt by Judith Brown of Reading, Vermont, and pendant sculptured by Gabrielle Kennedy of New York
9/30/1971