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Asked to autograph an old photograph of himself for Star photographer Boris Spremo, who took the picture, John Diefenbaker happily imitates the expres(...)
Asked to autograph an old photograph of himself for Star photographer Boris Spremo, who took the picture, John Diefenbaker happily imitates the expres(...)

Asked to autograph an old photograph of himself for Star photographer Boris Spremo, who took the picture, John Diefenbaker happily imitates the expres(...)

Date10/21/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: Asked to autograph an old photograph of himself for Star photographer Boris Spremo, who took the picture, John Diefenbaker happily imitates the expression, entertaining Robert Jamieson of Simpsons. It happened during an autograph session at the store yesterday publicizing Dief's memoirs.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0043739F
      Then and now. How we've changed: Back in 1967, Star photographer Boris Spremo stood on the steps of the Old City Hall and snapped this photograph (abo(...)
      Then and now. How we've changed: Back in 1967, Star photographer Boris Spremo stood on the steps of the Old City Hall and snapped this photograph (abo(...)
      Spremo, Boris
      3/4/1983
      Silhouetted against a Barbadian sunset, John Diefenbaker was working on his memoirs when Boris Spremo of The Star took this prize-winning photo in 1977
      Silhouetted against a Barbadian sunset, John Diefenbaker was working on his memoirs when Boris Spremo of The Star took this prize-winning photo in 1977
      Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
      1/1/1977
      Image shows an aerial view of the Harbour buildings.
      Downtown jungle. Fifteen years ago, Star photographer Boris Spremo look the photograph at left of the downtown Toronto area, dominated by the just-built Toronto Dominion Centre Tower
      Spremo, Boris
      1/9/1968
      Image shows Toronto Harbour buildings in the far background.
      Then and now. In 1963, Star photographer Boris Spremo took this photo (inset) looking east from the Bathurst St. overpass. The Royal York Hotel and B(...)
      Spremo, Boris
      3/30/1983
      In 1964, Star photographer Boris Spremo took the photo (above) of Queen St
      In 1964, Star photographer Boris Spremo took the photo (above) of Queen St
      Spremo, Boris
      4/15/1983
      These pictures, taken in Mauritania by Star photographer Boris Spremo, are vivid testimony to the plight of millions in the Third World. In a tragic i(...)
      These pictures, taken in Mauritania by Star photographer Boris Spremo, are vivid testimony to the plight of millions in the Third World. In a tragic i(...)
      Spremo, Boris
      3/29/1983
      Andrzej Celinski: This picture of Solidarity's secretary was taken by Star photographer Boris Spremo, whose first name is a common Russian name, not used in Poland
      Andrzej Celinski: This picture of Solidarity's secretary was taken by Star photographer Boris Spremo, whose first name is a common Russian name, not used in Poland
      Spremo, Boris
      12/14/1980
      Bantering with star photographers Boris Spremo (right) and Jeff Goode while having his picture taken today during press reception in Lieutenant Govern(...)
      Bantering with star photographers Boris Spremo (right) and Jeff Goode while having his picture taken today during press reception in Lieutenant Govern(...)
      Andrew, Duke of York, 1960-
      1/4/1977
      Then and now. The corner of Queen and Victoria Sts. hasn't changed much since photographer Boris Spremo took the above shot back in 1964. The building(...)
      Then and now. The corner of Queen and Victoria Sts. hasn't changed much since photographer Boris Spremo took the above shot back in 1964. The building(...)
      Spremo, Boris
      1/1/1964
      Life imitates advertising. Construction worker Manuel Carreiro takes a sip of soda while resting against a poster promoting another brand of pop durin(...)
      Life imitates advertising. Construction worker Manuel Carreiro takes a sip of soda while resting against a poster promoting another brand of pop durin(...)
      Spremo, Boris
      8/4/1998
      When Star photographer Boris Spremo was at this construction site at Bay and Wellington in 1962 (top photo), The Toronto Dominion Centre (circled pill(...)
      When Star photographer Boris Spremo was at this construction site at Bay and Wellington in 1962 (top photo), The Toronto Dominion Centre (circled pill(...)
      Spremo, Boris
      10/6/1983
      Mix-up in the make-up, All was quiet in the home of Star photographer Boris Spremo-too quiet
      Mix-up in the make-up, All was quiet in the home of Star photographer Boris Spremo-too quiet
      Spremo, Boris
      3/24/1970