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Chief Leonard Pelletier sits between Queen and Prince Philip at a partially reconstructed fort in Thunder Bay
Chief Leonard Pelletier sits between Queen and Prince Philip at a partially reconstructed fort in Thunder Bay

Chief Leonard Pelletier sits between Queen and Prince Philip at a partially reconstructed fort in Thunder Bay

Date7/3/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Chief Leonard Pelletier sits between Queen and Prince Philip at a partially reconstructed fort in Thunder Bay. In a pageant depicting fort William's frontier days; voyageurs came up the Kaministiquia River in Montreal canoes of birchbark; each capable of carrying four tons of cargo. The Queen was presented with cases of Fort William Bounty; historical items to be given to school children.
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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_0122790F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Thunder Bay
Province or state:Ontario
Region or district:Thunder Bay (Ont : District)
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