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Mrs. Ellen Fairclough. She's proof that women can get to the top
Mrs. Ellen Fairclough. She's proof that women can get to the top

Mrs. Ellen Fairclough. She's proof that women can get to the top

Date9/6/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mrs. Ellen Fairclough. She's proof that women can get to the top.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0046198F
Ellen Fairclough, At 83, the former federal cabinet minister hasn't stopped fighting to get more women in the House of Commons. She was Canada's first female cabinet minister
Ellen Fairclough, At 83, the former federal cabinet minister hasn't stopped fighting to get more women in the House of Commons. She was Canada's first female cabinet minister
4/15/1988
Ellen Fairclough gets great big kiss from refugee Nevenska Filipovic
Ellen Fairclough gets great big kiss from refugee Nevenska Filipovic
12/16/1959
Birthday balloons. Ellen Fairclough, Canada's first female cabinet minister, celebrates her 85th birthday today. Fairclough is still active in the Progressive Conservative party
Birthday balloons. Ellen Fairclough, Canada's first female cabinet minister, celebrates her 85th birthday today. Fairclough is still active in the Progressive Conservative party
1/27/1990
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker shows Eleanor Roosevelt Humanities Award to Ellen Fairclough, a former minister in his government, as Conservative MP Robert Coates looks on
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker shows Eleanor Roosevelt Humanities Award to Ellen Fairclough, a former minister in his government, as Conservative MP Robert Coates looks on
10/2/1977
The first woman cabinet-minister in Canada's history, Ellen Fairclough (right), laughs with Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon after being named one(...)
The first woman cabinet-minister in Canada's history, Ellen Fairclough (right), laughs with Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon after being named one(...)
11/27/1975
New Headquarters. Hon. Ellen Fairclough opened the new Girl Guides in Canada headquarters on Merton St. yesterday. Ranger Maureen Kelly serves cookies(...)
New Headquarters. Hon. Ellen Fairclough opened the new Girl Guides in Canada headquarters on Merton St. yesterday. Ranger Maureen Kelly serves cookies(...)
6/1/1962
Metro chairman Gardiner and Mrs. Marie Curtis. Big Daddy pounded the table and demanded proof of costly blunders
Metro chairman Gardiner and Mrs. Marie Curtis. Big Daddy pounded the table and demanded proof of costly blunders
11/17/1961
Mrs. Tommy Douglas accompanies her husband to coffee parties, political meetings, committee rooms, wherever she's needed in his campaigns. Irma Dougla(...)
Mrs. Tommy Douglas accompanies her husband to coffee parties, political meetings, committee rooms, wherever she's needed in his campaigns. Irma Dougla(...)
3/12/1963
Mrs. Dennison, called Dodo by her husband, admires his picture in the home she's decorated with a collection of 19th-century artifacts
Mrs. Dennison, called Dodo by her husband, admires his picture in the home she's decorated with a collection of 19th-century artifacts
5/24/1971
Fairclough today
Fairclough today
11/5/1979
Royal commissioner Mrs. John bird. She's discussing women's status with provincial premiers
Royal commissioner Mrs. John bird. She's discussing women's status with provincial premiers
12/19/1967
Coach Ellen Burka, She's trained champions
Coach Ellen Burka, She's trained champions
2/12/1971