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Canada's elder statesman survived defeat of losing leadership
Canada's elder statesman survived defeat of losing leadership

Canada's elder statesman survived defeat of losing leadership

Date10/29/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: Canada's elder statesman survived defeat of losing leadership
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0043835F
Enjoying life more since his near-defeat in the September provincial election, Premier William Davis romps at home in Brampton with daughter Meg, 12, (...)
Enjoying life more since his near-defeat in the September provincial election, Premier William Davis romps at home in Brampton with daughter Meg, 12, (...)
Bezant, Graham
12/10/1975
The Face of Defeat
The Face of Defeat
Darrell, Dick
9/11/1967
The Chief's supporters crowd around Diefenbaker's limousine as he arrives at Royal York Hotel today for Conservative leadership convention. A Scottish(...)
The Chief's supporters crowd around Diefenbaker's limousine as he arrives at Royal York Hotel today for Conservative leadership convention. A Scottish(...)
Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
9/6/1967
'No show': Media claims that William Davis was the only qualified candidate for national Progressive Conservative leadership downgrade other contestants, reader says
'No show': Media claims that William Davis was the only qualified candidate for national Progressive Conservative leadership downgrade other contestants, reader says
Bull, Ron
4/25/1983
Fond farewell: Just a short two weeks ago Premier William Davis was feted at the Progressive Conservative leadership convention for his years of service to the party and the province
Fond farewell: Just a short two weeks ago Premier William Davis was feted at the Progressive Conservative leadership convention for his years of service to the party and the province
Darrell, Dick
1/24/1985
Thank you Bill at Ont PC leadership convention
Thank you Bill at Ont PC leadership convention
Davis, William G.
n.d.
Mrs. John Diefenbaker briefly lost her composure Saturday when she watched as her husband failed to retain his leadership of the Progressive Conservat(...)
Mrs. John Diefenbaker briefly lost her composure Saturday when she watched as her husband failed to retain his leadership of the Progressive Conservat(...)
Darrell, Dick
9/11/1967
Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced las(...)
Triumphant family of Ontario's new premier designate William Davis crowd around him as his fourth-ballot win at leadership convention is announced las(...)
Davis, William G.
2/13/1971
A Pair of kisses help Ontario Education Minister William Davis get his party leadership campaign officially launched Saturday night at Clarkson Commun(...)
A Pair of kisses help Ontario Education Minister William Davis get his party leadership campaign officially launched Saturday night at Clarkson Commun(...)
Davis, William G.
1/17/1971
at Ont PC leadership convention
at Ont PC leadership convention
Darrell, Dick
1/24/1985
Candidate for leadership of the Conservatives was John D
Candidate for leadership of the Conservatives was John D
Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
12/11/1942
Bloody dumping of John Diefenbaker as Conservative leader led to the provision that every time the party convenes, delegates are asked whether they want a leadership convention
Bloody dumping of John Diefenbaker as Conservative leader led to the provision that every time the party convenes, delegates are asked whether they want a leadership convention
Darrell, Dick
4/6/1979