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Mrs. Ellen Fairclough. She's proof that women can get to the top
Mrs. Ellen Fairclough. She's proof that women can get to the top

Mrs. Ellen Fairclough. She's proof that women can get to the top

Date9/6/1967
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mrs. Ellen Fairclough. She's proof that women can get to the top.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0046198F
      Ellen Fairclough, At 83, the former federal cabinet minister hasn't stopped fighting to get more women in the House of Commons. She was Canada's first female cabinet minister
      Ellen Fairclough, At 83, the former federal cabinet minister hasn't stopped fighting to get more women in the House of Commons. She was Canada's first female cabinet minister
      Fairclough, Ellen, 1905-2004
      4/15/1988
      Ellen Fairclough gets great big kiss from refugee Nevenska Filipovic
      Ellen Fairclough gets great big kiss from refugee Nevenska Filipovic
      Fairclough, Ellen, 1905-2004
      12/16/1959
      Birthday balloons. Ellen Fairclough, Canada's first female cabinet minister, celebrates her 85th birthday today. Fairclough is still active in the Progressive Conservative party
      Birthday balloons. Ellen Fairclough, Canada's first female cabinet minister, celebrates her 85th birthday today. Fairclough is still active in the Progressive Conservative party
      Fairclough, Ellen, 1905-2004
      1/27/1990
      The first woman cabinet-minister in Canada's history, Ellen Fairclough (right), laughs with Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon after being named one(...)
      The first woman cabinet-minister in Canada's history, Ellen Fairclough (right), laughs with Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon after being named one(...)
      Darrell, Dick
      11/27/1975
      Former prime minister John Diefenbaker shows Eleanor Roosevelt Humanities Award to Ellen Fairclough, a former minister in his government, as Conservative MP Robert Coates looks on
      Former prime minister John Diefenbaker shows Eleanor Roosevelt Humanities Award to Ellen Fairclough, a former minister in his government, as Conservative MP Robert Coates looks on
      Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979
      10/2/1977
      New Headquarters. Hon. Ellen Fairclough opened the new Girl Guides in Canada headquarters on Merton St. yesterday. Ranger Maureen Kelly serves cookies(...)
      New Headquarters. Hon. Ellen Fairclough opened the new Girl Guides in Canada headquarters on Merton St. yesterday. Ranger Maureen Kelly serves cookies(...)
      Dutton, Don
      6/1/1962
      Royal commissioner Mrs. John bird. She's discussing women's status with provincial premiers
      Royal commissioner Mrs. John bird. She's discussing women's status with provincial premiers
      Francis, Anne
      12/19/1967
      Coach Ellen Burka, She's trained champions
      Coach Ellen Burka, She's trained champions
      Ross, Fred
      2/12/1971
      She's already a VIP. Antoinette Ouellette is only a week old but already she's a celebrity: Canada's 20 millionth citizen. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A(...)
      She's already a VIP. Antoinette Ouellette is only a week old but already she's a celebrity: Canada's 20 millionth citizen. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A(...)
      Feeny, Edwin
      8/29/1966
      Mrs. Alex Poirier holds the baby she's named Mary-Anne and who was left with her as an infant last July. Now Mrs. Poirier is searching for the baby's (...)
      Mrs. Alex Poirier holds the baby she's named Mary-Anne and who was left with her as an infant last July. Now Mrs. Poirier is searching for the baby's (...)
      Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
      3/20/1969
      She's here to stay, Merlene McKenzie gets a kiss from her lawyer, Mendel Green, yesterday after hearing she can stay in Canada. McKenzie, an illegal i(...)
      She's here to stay, Merlene McKenzie gets a kiss from her lawyer, Mendel Green, yesterday after hearing she can stay in Canada. McKenzie, an illegal i(...)
      Bock, Tony
      1/13/1984
      Decision, decisions . . . Beatrice Arthur tries to decide what she's going to wear as Mrs. Claus fo the Shoppers Drug Mart Christman commercial she was making in town recently
      Decision, decisions . . . Beatrice Arthur tries to decide what she's going to wear as Mrs. Claus fo the Shoppers Drug Mart Christman commercial she was making in town recently
      Arthur, Beatrice
      8/8/1985