New U of T president Donald Forster accepted job on a handshake, still doesn't have a contract

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New U of T president Donald Forster accepted job on a handshake, still doesn't have a contract

Date2/1/1983

Names

Forster, Donald (subject)

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

University of Toronto (subject)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: New U of T president Donald Forster accepted job on a handshake; still doesn't have a contract. 'I have taken a leap of faith.' he joked. He starts in September.

Subject

University presidents

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0047882F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Province or state:Ontario

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