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The woman behind Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird is his wife, Jane, who, friends say, is his principal confidante
The woman behind Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird is his wife, Jane, who, friends say, is his principal confidante

The woman behind Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird is his wife, Jane, who, friends say, is his principal confidante

Date3/15/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: The woman behind Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird is his wife, Jane, who, friends say, is his principal confidante. He will undoubtedly discuss his role in the Tories' downfall with her.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0028837F
      Antique study: Ontario's Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird sits behind his classic desk
      Antique study: Ontario's Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird sits behind his classic desk
      Aird, John Black
      11/24/1983
      Aird launches his nameshake. Collingwood - Lieutenant - Governor John Black Aird (at right) and Premier Bill Davis made quite a splash yesterday when (...)
      Aird launches his nameshake. Collingwood - Lieutenant - Governor John Black Aird (at right) and Premier Bill Davis made quite a splash yesterday when (...)
      Brennan, Pat
      10/21/1982
      Former Star photgrapher Norman James, Received his Canadian News Hall of Fame citation from Lieutenant-governor John Black Aird at the Toronto Press Club
      Former Star photgrapher Norman James, Received his Canadian News Hall of Fame citation from Lieutenant-governor John Black Aird at the Toronto Press Club
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      4/11/1981
      New Ontario Premier, David Peterson, and his wife, Shelley, are seen outside Queen's Park, with Lieutenant Governor John Aird's aide-de-camp Col. Robe(...)
      New Ontario Premier, David Peterson, and his wife, Shelley, are seen outside Queen's Park, with Lieutenant Governor John Aird's aide-de-camp Col. Robe(...)
      Lennon, Frank
      6/26/1985
      Above, Virginia Aird, who attended with husband Hugh and father-in-law former lieutenant-governor John Black Aird, chats with Air Cadet Melissa Ross
      Above, Virginia Aird, who attended with husband Hugh and father-in-law former lieutenant-governor John Black Aird, chats with Air Cadet Melissa Ross
      Aird, John Black
      2/23/1987
      So long, linc, Outgoing Ontario Lieutenant-Governor Lincoln Alexander, left, is honored by former Lieutenant-governor John Black Aird at a gala dinner(...)
      So long, linc, Outgoing Ontario Lieutenant-Governor Lincoln Alexander, left, is honored by former Lieutenant-governor John Black Aird at a gala dinner(...)
      Alexander, Lincoln M. (Lincoln MacCauley), 1922-2012
      9/11/1991
      Blind, deaf boy meets Lieutenant-Governor, Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird threw a party yesterday at Queen's Park for about 120 blind and deaf ch(...)
      Blind, deaf boy meets Lieutenant-Governor, Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird threw a party yesterday at Queen's Park for about 120 blind and deaf ch(...)
      Aird, John Black
      5/16/1984
      Ovation welcomes new chancellor Aird, John Black Aird, former lieutenant-governor of Ontario, acknowledges a standing ovation from the crowd at Convoc(...)
      Ovation welcomes new chancellor Aird, John Black Aird, former lieutenant-governor of Ontario, acknowledges a standing ovation from the crowd at Convoc(...)
      Aird, John Black
      9/22/1986
      On the spot: Lieutenant-Governor John Aird answers questions about his job, and lack of a ceremonial uniform, from the young pages in the Ontario Legislature
      On the spot: Lieutenant-Governor John Aird answers questions about his job, and lack of a ceremonial uniform, from the young pages in the Ontario Legislature
      Aird, John Black
      6/13/1984
      From left, sports promoter Arnold Boldt, swimmer Vicki Keith, former Governor-General Roland Michener and former Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird a(...)
      From left, sports promoter Arnold Boldt, swimmer Vicki Keith, former Governor-General Roland Michener and former Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird a(...)
      Faught, Ken
      2/14/1990
      Queen in Queen's Park: Flanked by Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird and Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth listens to Premier William Davis praise her as an inspiration and beacon of stability
      Queen in Queen's Park: Flanked by Lieutenant-Governor John Black Aird and Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth listens to Premier William Davis praise her as an inspiration and beacon of stability
      Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
      9/29/1984
      Unity Applause: Kicking off Yes campaign are, from left, former lieutenant-governors John Black Aird, Pauline McGibbon and Lincoln Alexander
      Unity Applause: Kicking off Yes campaign are, from left, former lieutenant-governors John Black Aird, Pauline McGibbon and Lincoln Alexander
      Eglinton, Rick
      9/25/1992