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(Ted) Medland signs company Christmas cards
(Ted) Medland signs company Christmas cards

(Ted) Medland signs company Christmas cards

Date12/20/1978
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0130729F
Victorian sentiments: Kenneth Rowe shows some favorites from his collection of Victoria era Christmas cards he has gathered during the past 20 years
Victorian sentiments: Kenneth Rowe shows some favorites from his collection of Victoria era Christmas cards he has gathered during the past 20 years
11/20/1980
Louis Szel is organizer of Association for Mentally Retarded's Christmas cards.
Louis Szel is organizer of Association for Mentally Retarded's Christmas cards.
11/10/1977
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
9/18/1978
Travelling salesman: Credit cards haven't hurt the prospects for travellers' cheques, says Sir John Cuckney, chairman of the Thomas Cook group. He told Canadian bankers yesterday the company has major plans for Canada, the second-biggest market in the world.
Travelling salesman: Credit cards haven't hurt the prospects for travellers' cheques, says Sir John Cuckney, chairman of the Thomas Cook group. He told Canadian bankers yesterday the company has major plans for Canada, the second-biggest market in the world.
10/19/1981
New-style greetings: Cards and other items featuring the Ziggy doll helped Carlton Cards gross $10 million in three years, says marketing vice-president Howard McGirr
New-style greetings: Cards and other items featuring the Ziggy doll helped Carlton Cards gross $10 million in three years, says marketing vice-president Howard McGirr
12/21/1983
One of Santa's helpers, Rich Cairns, president of Coutts Hallmark Cards Ltd. shows off some of the more expensive cards that are selling well this year - sor far. He is standing in front of Coutts Hallmark store on Yonge St., opposite Eaton Centre. The $250 million a year industry is watching postal workers, fearfull of anther walkout similar to 1975, which also spolied 1976.
One of Santa's helpers, Rich Cairns, president of Coutts Hallmark Cards Ltd. shows off some of the more expensive cards that are selling well this year - sor far. He is standing in front of Coutts Hallmark store on Yonge St., opposite Eaton Centre. The $250 million a year industry is watching postal workers, fearfull of anther walkout similar to 1975, which also spolied 1976.
12/7/1977
Dr. Card: Bernie Federman started collecting cards himself when he was 6 years old. Now he's got his own store, The Card-Y-Ologist on Avenue Rd.
Dr. Card: Bernie Federman started collecting cards himself when he was 6 years old. Now he's got his own store, The Card-Y-Ologist on Avenue Rd.
7/16/1991
Al Binstock: Provincial registrar, the man who signs all company licenses, says a license is no guarantee of help if company fails.
Al Binstock: Provincial registrar, the man who signs all company licenses, says a license is no guarantee of help if company fails.
5/9/1980
Card tricks: John Miller, the owner of SWAK, wants to take greeting cards into a new wave style
Card tricks: John Miller, the owner of SWAK, wants to take greeting cards into a new wave style
10/12/1979
By Jim Byers Toronto Star, People who get upset over a greeting card that pokes fun at Scarborough are too thin-skinned, the card's co-author says
By Jim Byers Toronto Star, People who get upset over a greeting card that pokes fun at Scarborough are too thin-skinned, the card's co-author says
2/26/1985
Glowing business: William Hegarty's company plans to double staff to meet demand. Anti-nuclear activities oppose use of tritium gas in signs.
Glowing business: William Hegarty's company plans to double staff to meet demand. Anti-nuclear activities oppose use of tritium gas in signs.
3/13/1991
Charting the path: University of Toronto sociologist John Lee, above, gets romantic message from Valentine's Day cards at the Women's Emporium on Queen St
Charting the path: University of Toronto sociologist John Lee, above, gets romantic message from Valentine's Day cards at the Women's Emporium on Queen St
2/10/1981