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Givens' sentimental tour. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens can't resist waving the Canadian flag at the town hall in Belzyce, near Lublin, where his parent(...)
Givens' sentimental tour. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens can't resist waving the Canadian flag at the town hall in Belzyce, near Lublin, where his parent(...)

Givens' sentimental tour. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens can't resist waving the Canadian flag at the town hall in Belzyce, near Lublin, where his parent(...)

Date7/29/1966
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Original Toronto Star caption: Givens' sentimental tour. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens can't resist waving the Canadian flag at the town hall in Belzyce; near Lublin; where his parents were born. The mayor is on a sentmental journey through Poland at the invitation of th mayor of Warsaw and wanted to have pictures to show his parents when he returns to Canada.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0050175F
Belzyce wasn't on his map Givens checks signpost
Belzyce wasn't on his map Givens checks signpost
7/29/1966
The mayor turns wrecker. Swinging a sledge, Mayor Philip Givens begins the demolition of a house on Augusta St., near where he once lived. This house (...)
The mayor turns wrecker. Swinging a sledge, Mayor Philip Givens begins the demolition of a house on Augusta St., near where he once lived. This house (...)
5/15/1965
Givens sees Nazi Death camp. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens and his wife visit Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration camp, during their trip to Poland. At le(...)
Givens sees Nazi Death camp. Toronto Mayor Philip Givens and his wife visit Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration camp, during their trip to Poland. At le(...)
7/21/1966
Former Toronto mayor, Philip Givens, freshman Liberal MP for York West, danced with his wife, Min
Former Toronto mayor, Philip Givens, freshman Liberal MP for York West, danced with his wife, Min
9/11/1968
Big Daddy urged, without mentioning his name, the re-election of Mayor Philip Givens next Monday to keep up Toronto's explosive rate of expansion and growth
Big Daddy urged, without mentioning his name, the re-election of Mayor Philip Givens next Monday to keep up Toronto's explosive rate of expansion and growth
11/30/1966
Relaxing in his backyard, former mayor Philip Givens, 55, denied any political considerations were involved in his appointment to Metro Police Commiss(...)
Relaxing in his backyard, former mayor Philip Givens, 55, denied any political considerations were involved in his appointment to Metro Police Commiss(...)
8/24/1977
Mayor Philip Givens casts his vote at poll in Adelaide St
Mayor Philip Givens casts his vote at poll in Adelaide St
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Mayor Philip Givens arriving for work at City Hall this morning
Mayor Philip Givens arriving for work at City Hall this morning
11/3/1966
On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
On first Canadian visit, Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (right) paid a courtesy call on Premier John Robarts (centre) and met Philip Givens, former mayor of Toronto, after arriving in the city yesterday. He planned to spend most of today observing Jewish Sabbath in his hotel room. After sundown he will be guest of honor at a dinner at Adath Israel Synagogue, then will leave tomorrow for Montreal where he will present Israel's Expo pavilion to the city.
1/12/1968
Ex-Mayor Philip Givens watched an early show on the portable TV set given him by the Japanese consul while he pondered Mayor William Dennison's call f(...)
Ex-Mayor Philip Givens watched an early show on the portable TV set given him by the Japanese consul while he pondered Mayor William Dennison's call f(...)
11/14/1967
Victory Sign is given by Mayor Philip Givens last night at campaign headquarters at Westbury hotel
Victory Sign is given by Mayor Philip Givens last night at campaign headquarters at Westbury hotel
12/8/1964
Count me out. Former Toronto mayor Philip Givens told York West Liberals last night he will not be a candidate for the office in the election coming u(...)
Count me out. Former Toronto mayor Philip Givens told York West Liberals last night he will not be a candidate for the office in the election coming u(...)
4/12/1969