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Simpsons chairman Allan Burton straightens Ira Reid's tie, while Mrs
Simpsons chairman Allan Burton straightens Ira Reid's tie, while Mrs

Simpsons chairman Allan Burton straightens Ira Reid's tie, while Mrs

Date6/21/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Simpsons chairman Allan Burton straightens Ira Reid's tie, while Mrs. Reid watches, at the dinner last night for members of the store's 25-year and 50-year clubs. Reid, who is advertising manager for the Toronto area, was inducted into the 50-year club. He and his wife met while working for Simpsons.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0035414F
      Chairman G. Allan Burton sits in front of a portrait of the founder of the Simpsons company, Robert Simpson. Simpson was succeeded by Henry Fudger, who was followed by Allan Burton's father
      Chairman G. Allan Burton sits in front of a portrait of the founder of the Simpsons company, Robert Simpson. Simpson was succeeded by Henry Fudger, who was followed by Allan Burton's father
      Bezant, Graham
      12/22/1971
      G. Allan Burton, chairman of Simpsons, predicts more growth
      G. Allan Burton, chairman of Simpsons, predicts more growth
      Bezant, Graham
      12/22/1971
      A proud father. Harold Ballard, vice-president of Maple Leaf Gardens, beams as he straightens wedding veil of daughter Mary Elizabeth, prior to her ma(...)
      A proud father. Harold Ballard, vice-president of Maple Leaf Gardens, beams as he straightens wedding veil of daughter Mary Elizabeth, prior to her ma(...)
      Ballard, Harold, 1903-1990
      3/16/1967
      On straight? Wendy Miles straightens her tiara after she was crowned Miss Grey Cup last night in Calgary
      On straight? Wendy Miles straightens her tiara after she was crowned Miss Grey Cup last night in Calgary
      Griffin, Doug
      11/21/1975
      'very sad': G. Allan Burton, the last family member to run Simpsons, with wife Betty Kennedy
      'very sad': G. Allan Burton, the last family member to run Simpsons, with wife Betty Kennedy
      Burton, G Allan
      6/5/1991
      Mrs. George Stephenson, 87-year-old Willowdale woman holds a print of G.A. Reid's painting 'Foreclosure of the Mortgage' for which she was one of the (...)
      Mrs. George Stephenson, 87-year-old Willowdale woman holds a print of G.A. Reid's painting 'Foreclosure of the Mortgage' for which she was one of the (...)
      Griffin, Doug
      1/19/1967
      The faithful. Three who joined Simpsons 25 Year Club at a banquet yesterday were Evelyn Rossiter, company president E. G. (Ted) Burton, and Margaret Thursby, right
      The faithful. Three who joined Simpsons 25 Year Club at a banquet yesterday were Evelyn Rossiter, company president E. G. (Ted) Burton, and Margaret Thursby, right
      Burton, E. G. Ted
      6/11/1980
      E.G. (Ted) Burton, president of Simpsons Ltd. looks over artist's conception of company's refurbished main downtown store. The 80-year-old store, desi(...)
      E.G. (Ted) Burton, president of Simpsons Ltd. looks over artist's conception of company's refurbished main downtown store. The 80-year-old store, desi(...)
      Burton, E. G. Ted
      1/31/1977
      Ted Burton, president of Simpsons, scored 11 1/2 out of 15 on our quiz
      Ted Burton, president of Simpsons, scored 11 1/2 out of 15 on our quiz
      Burton, E. G. Ted
      1/18/1978
      President of Simpson's, which is marking its 75th anniversary, Charles Luther Burton, with the business 55 years and its head for 17 of them, entertai(...)
      President of Simpson's, which is marking its 75th anniversary, Charles Luther Burton, with the business 55 years and its head for 17 of them, entertai(...)
      Burton, Charles Luther, 1876-1961
      1/31/1947
      Looking down the years, C. L. Burton, president of Simpson's, reviews some of the ladies who might have shopped in the store during its 75 years of le(...)
      Looking down the years, C. L. Burton, president of Simpson's, reviews some of the ladies who might have shopped in the store during its 75 years of le(...)
      Burton, Charles Luther, 1876-1961
      1/31/1947
      The bride, Mrs. James Allan Burton, has a chat with her new in-laws, Lt.-Col. and Mrs. G. Allan Burton, Following a wedding trip to Nevis, the bride w(...)
      The bride, Mrs. James Allan Burton, has a chat with her new in-laws, Lt.-Col. and Mrs. G. Allan Burton, Following a wedding trip to Nevis, the bride w(...)
      Burton, G Allan
      10/2/1967