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Poor old mom, says Mary Astafooroff, right, who at age 60 has spent 14 years of her life in jail and has just returned from serving a month for rioting
Poor old mom, says Mary Astafooroff, right, who at age 60 has spent 14 years of her life in jail and has just returned from serving a month for rioting

Poor old mom, says Mary Astafooroff, right, who at age 60 has spent 14 years of her life in jail and has just returned from serving a month for rioting

Date5/10/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Poor old mom; says Mary Astafooroff; right; who at age 60 has spent 14 years of her life in jail and has just returned from serving a month for rioting.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0005471F
Bearded Elders ranging in age from 70 to 90 years are founders of the community
Bearded Elders ranging in age from 70 to 90 years are founders of the community
6/2/1947
I lead a peaceful life, says Nick Nevokshonoff, 73, who as a member of the Sons of Freedom sect within the Doukhobors took part in riots, burnings and(...)
I lead a peaceful life, says Nick Nevokshonoff, 73, who as a member of the Sons of Freedom sect within the Doukhobors took part in riots, burnings and(...)
5/10/1975
Sometimes I get depressed, says Alex Chernoff, whose mother is charged in the Easter burning of hall
Sometimes I get depressed, says Alex Chernoff, whose mother is charged in the Easter burning of hall
5/10/1975
Originally strict vegetarians, members of the community, claim their rigorous life requires a heavier diet although later they plan to return to a pur(...)
Originally strict vegetarians, members of the community, claim their rigorous life requires a heavier diet although later they plan to return to a pur(...)
6/2/1947
Star Pupil in the community is Walter Markin seen writing his alphabet for the benefit of the other students
Star Pupil in the community is Walter Markin seen writing his alphabet for the benefit of the other students
6/2/1947
Lack of funds is causing slow-down in efforts to put Hillers community on a true communal basis, but the Elders hope the settlement will grow and pros(...)
Lack of funds is causing slow-down in efforts to put Hillers community on a true communal basis, but the Elders hope the settlement will grow and pros(...)
6/2/1947
Hard work clearing land for the Vancouver Island community keeps everyone busy
Hard work clearing land for the Vancouver Island community keeps everyone busy
6/2/1947
The Canadian Doukhobor settlements, a series of letter
The Canadian Doukhobor settlements, a series of letter
1899
The rents 'A rip-off' at $250 a month for a two-bedroom unit with plaster peeling, says tenant Wey Robinson, whose rent has gone with plaster peeling, says tenant Wey Robinson, whose rent has gone up $60 a month in just over a year
The rents 'A rip-off' at $250 a month for a two-bedroom unit with plaster peeling, says tenant Wey Robinson, whose rent has gone with plaster peeling, says tenant Wey Robinson, whose rent has gone up $60 a month in just over a year
8/12/1974
It will soon be just a memory for Gifford Chard, who has spent 23 years as a correctional officer at Toronto (Don) Jail
It will soon be just a memory for Gifford Chard, who has spent 23 years as a correctional officer at Toronto (Don) Jail
11/10/1977
A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison, who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. Containing...never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, Nov. 29th, 1823. To which is added, an appendix, containing an account of the tragedy at the Devil's Hole, in 1763, and of Sullivan's expedition; the traditions, manners, customs, &c. of the Indians, as believed and practised at the present day, and since Mrs. Jemison's captivity; together with some anecdotes, and other entertaining matter
A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison, who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. Containing...never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, Nov. 29th, 1823. To which is added, an appendix, containing an account of the tragedy at the Devil's Hole, in 1763, and of Sullivan's expedition; the traditions, manners, customs, &c. of the Indians, as believed and practised at the present day, and since Mrs. Jemison's captivity; together with some anecdotes, and other entertaining matter
1824
Scotty Dunbar, a guard at Canadian Tire's Brampton warehouse, says the company's profit-sharing plan has given him incomparable security for his old age. Dunbar, 49, has used his equity in Canadian Tire shares to pay off his mortgage and start a business that later failed. He still has more than $120,000 left. He hopes to retire in few years.
Scotty Dunbar, a guard at Canadian Tire's Brampton warehouse, says the company's profit-sharing plan has given him incomparable security for his old age. Dunbar, 49, has used his equity in Canadian Tire shares to pay off his mortgage and start a business that later failed. He still has more than $120,000 left. He hopes to retire in few years.
6/18/1975