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Theodoros Karkatsoukas. Helped save Jewish lives during World War II
Theodoros Karkatsoukas. Helped save Jewish lives during World War II

Theodoros Karkatsoukas. Helped save Jewish lives during World War II

Date3/9/1964
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0128855F
First-hand view: Ukrainians who risked lives to save Jews from the Nazis during World War II were the rule, not the exception, says Dr. George Kulchycky, above, with pictures of family members who died in prison camps.
First-hand view: Ukrainians who risked lives to save Jews from the Nazis during World War II were the rule, not the exception, says Dr. George Kulchycky, above, with pictures of family members who died in prison camps.
6/11/1980
Space-age x-ray: Dr. James Dickie, head of radiology at Scarborough General Hospital, studies an X-ray as the hospital's new Angicon unit scans a patient's blood vessels. The unit could save the lives of many Metro seniors.
Space-age x-ray: Dr. James Dickie, head of radiology at Scarborough General Hospital, studies an X-ray as the hospital's new Angicon unit scans a patient's blood vessels. The unit could save the lives of many Metro seniors.
12/14/1982
George II: Nobody at Camp X, the secret spy school near Oshawa during World War II that trained British agents, went by surnames, its senior radio man recalls. George Carothers became George II because the service had already signed up a George.
George II: Nobody at Camp X, the secret spy school near Oshawa during World War II that trained British agents, went by surnames, its senior radio man recalls. George Carothers became George II because the service had already signed up a George.
6/13/1979
War Hero: Milo Vassalo of the Maltese Consulate gives Alexander Milne, 81, a congratualtory hug after presenting him with the Maltese George Cross for bravery as an RCAF pilot during World War II
War Hero: Milo Vassalo of the Maltese Consulate gives Alexander Milne, 81, a congratualtory hug after presenting him with the Maltese George Cross for bravery as an RCAF pilot during World War II
7/29/1993
Why borrowers are blue: James Theodoro of Cedar Heights Home Hardware says his borrowing costs this year will be around $25,000 compared with $9,000 in 1979, and the result is he won't be able to hire temporary sales people to handle the spring rush
Why borrowers are blue: James Theodoro of Cedar Heights Home Hardware says his borrowing costs this year will be around $25,000 compared with $9,000 in 1979, and the result is he won't be able to hire temporary sales people to handle the spring rush
4/10/1980
Charles Martin pins on the medals he won during World War II
Charles Martin pins on the medals he won during World War II
4/8/1970
Thousands of prisoners who died at the Bergen Belsen concentration camp during World War II weren't deliberately starved to death but died from a rash of diseases, according to a psychiatrist who was there in 1945. Russell William Barton, 61, of Rochester, N.Y., said that when he entered the camp on May 2, 1945, he had heard and believed that prisoners were deliberately starved to death by the Nazis.
Thousands of prisoners who died at the Bergen Belsen concentration camp during World War II weren't deliberately starved to death but died from a rash of diseases, according to a psychiatrist who was there in 1945. Russell William Barton, 61, of Rochester, N.Y., said that when he entered the camp on May 2, 1945, he had heard and believed that prisoners were deliberately starved to death by the Nazis.
2/7/1985
Family saved: Michael Mason and his wife, Ruth, display articles about Raoul Wallenberg, who is credited with saving more than 25,000 Jews, including Mason's family, during World War II
Family saved: Michael Mason and his wife, Ruth, display articles about Raoul Wallenberg, who is credited with saving more than 25,000 Jews, including Mason's family, during World War II
3/1/1982
Interned MD: Dr. Howard Lowrie, 99, with his daughter Audrey Ann in their East York apartment. Lowrie was interned for 10 months during World War II under Defence of Canada Regulations.
Interned MD: Dr. Howard Lowrie, 99, with his daughter Audrey Ann in their East York apartment. Lowrie was interned for 10 months during World War II under Defence of Canada Regulations.
1/26/1987
Bill Bulucon owner of Le Coq D' Or Tavern wears a battle suede suit in brown and gold with authentic camouflage look worn by GIs in the South Pacific during World War II. The outfit from Vic Kerman Gentlemen's Quarters, has a short jacket with bellows patch pockets, flared pants. Accessories pull the look together.
Bill Bulucon owner of Le Coq D' Or Tavern wears a battle suede suit in brown and gold with authentic camouflage look worn by GIs in the South Pacific during World War II. The outfit from Vic Kerman Gentlemen's Quarters, has a short jacket with bellows patch pockets, flared pants. Accessories pull the look together.
4/5/1972
Pierre Perreault: Former priest is committed to helping people in the Third World improve their lives through programs, funded by CanSave, on new farming methods, nutrition and finances
Pierre Perreault: Former priest is committed to helping people in the Third World improve their lives through programs, funded by CanSave, on new farming methods, nutrition and finances
1/13/1987
Shipkeeper Bill Cook stands on the deck of the Go one of the two ships he keeps an eye on during the wi daily inspections to check that everything is shipshap sister ship, the James Norris, are the largest grain carries now wintering in Toronto harbor. Cook receives $575 a month for keeping both ships. He lives rent-free aboard the Leitch, in the chief cook's room. [Incomplete]
Shipkeeper Bill Cook stands on the deck of the Go one of the two ships he keeps an eye on during the wi daily inspections to check that everything is shipshap sister ship, the James Norris, are the largest grain carries now wintering in Toronto harbor. Cook receives $575 a month for keeping both ships. He lives rent-free aboard the Leitch, in the chief cook's room. [Incomplete]
2/6/1972