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Peterson honored. Oscar Peterson, yesterday was the first person to receive an award from Mayor Art Eggleton for Canadians who have achieved internati(...)
Peterson honored. Oscar Peterson, yesterday was the first person to receive an award from Mayor Art Eggleton for Canadians who have achieved internati(...)

Peterson honored. Oscar Peterson, yesterday was the first person to receive an award from Mayor Art Eggleton for Canadians who have achieved internati(...)

Date6/14/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Peterson honored. Oscar Peterson, yesterday was the first person to receive an award from Mayor Art Eggleton for Canadians who have achieved international recognition. The Montreal-born jazz pianist, who now lives in Oakville, was presented with a framed scroll and a book about Toronto. He will perform at the fifth annual Ontario Jazz Festival July 7.
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Object NumberTSPA_0073482F
Lady of the lake: Jocelyn Muir, 15, the youngest person to swim Lake Ontario, took a break from school today to receive an award for her achievement from Toronto Mayor Art Eggleton
Lady of the lake: Jocelyn Muir, 15, the youngest person to swim Lake Ontario, took a break from school today to receive an award for her achievement from Toronto Mayor Art Eggleton
9/10/1981
Taking five, Oscar Peterson, resting from a recording session, is soon to become more familiar to Canadians through bank commercials and an all-Canadian album
Taking five, Oscar Peterson, resting from a recording session, is soon to become more familiar to Canadians through bank commercials and an all-Canadian album
1/29/1980
Political front: Joe Foti's house in Oakwood riding is festooned with campaign posters of David Peterson, Liberal Greg Sorbara and Toronto Mayor Art Eggleton, who isn't running in this election
Political front: Joe Foti's house in Oakwood riding is festooned with campaign posters of David Peterson, Liberal Greg Sorbara and Toronto Mayor Art Eggleton, who isn't running in this election
8/8/1987
Peterson Honored. Governor-General Ray Hnatyshyn presents Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson with Glenn Gould Prize at CBC's Toronto centre last night
Peterson Honored. Governor-General Ray Hnatyshyn presents Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson with Glenn Gould Prize at CBC's Toronto centre last night
5/10/1993
Badge of courage for Turnbull. Mayor Art Eggleton gives shooting victim Barbara Turnbull the first Steve Fonyo Medal of Courage yesterday while awards(...)
Badge of courage for Turnbull. Mayor Art Eggleton gives shooting victim Barbara Turnbull the first Steve Fonyo Medal of Courage yesterday while awards(...)
3/6/1986
A tear of happiness, World famous Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson yesterday wiped away a wee bit of a tear after receiving an honorary doctor of (...)
A tear of happiness, World famous Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson yesterday wiped away a wee bit of a tear after receiving an honorary doctor of (...)
6/10/1982
Dr. Peterson says it with music. Noted Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson was conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by the University (...)
Dr. Peterson says it with music. Noted Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson was conferred with an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by the University (...)
6/14/1985
Sporting decision: Veteran Star columnist Milt Dunnell accepts an award from Mayor Art Eggleton yesterday at city hall as Toronto marks its 157th birthday
Sporting decision: Veteran Star columnist Milt Dunnell accepts an award from Mayor Art Eggleton yesterday at city hall as Toronto marks its 157th birthday
3/6/1991
The man who had a 7,200-strong audience cheering at one point and deathly still at another, pianist Oscar Peterson was popular success in Ontario Plac(...)
The man who had a 7,200-strong audience cheering at one point and deathly still at another, pianist Oscar Peterson was popular success in Ontario Plac(...)
6/4/1974
A seated Premier David Peterson receives a hearty round of applause from fellow Liberals in the Legislature yesterday after Bill 94 passes
A seated Premier David Peterson receives a hearty round of applause from fellow Liberals in the Legislature yesterday after Bill 94 passes
6/20/1986
Artist honored: A. J. Casson, 89, the last living member of the Group of Seven, is given a standing ovation as Mayor Art Eggleton presents him with special commendation
Artist honored: A. J. Casson, 89, the last living member of the Group of Seven, is given a standing ovation as Mayor Art Eggleton presents him with special commendation
3/8/1988
On his way: Wheelchair athlete Dan Alton, crossing Canada to raise money for disabled athletes, stopped at City Hall yesterday to receive a plaque from Mayor Eggleton
On his way: Wheelchair athlete Dan Alton, crossing Canada to raise money for disabled athletes, stopped at City Hall yesterday to receive a plaque from Mayor Eggleton
6/22/1982