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Accepted the artistic directorship of the Stratford Festival on condition, John Hirsch

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Accepted the artistic directorship of the Stratford Festival on condition, John Hirsch

Date1/23/1980

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Hirsch, John, 1930-1989 (subject)

Innell, Reg, 1926-2018 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The man for the job? Having accepted the artistic directorship of the Stratford Festival - on condition - John Hirsch says Stratford must become the place where every actor, director, designer aspires to be. He is an ardent nationalist with a reputation for extravagance.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0055101F

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