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Big night for 'Big Daddy'. Former Metro Chairman (left) receives a bust of himself from John De Toro, president of the Italo-Canadian Club, at a dinne(...)
Big night for 'Big Daddy'. Former Metro Chairman (left) receives a bust of himself from John De Toro, president of the Italo-Canadian Club, at a dinne(...)

Big night for 'Big Daddy'. Former Metro Chairman (left) receives a bust of himself from John De Toro, president of the Italo-Canadian Club, at a dinne(...)

Date2/16/1962
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Original Toronto Star caption: Big night for 'Big Daddy'. Former Metro Chairman (left) receives a bust of himself from John De Toro; president of the Italo-Canadian Club; at a dinner held for Mr. Gardiner last night. More than 400 Italian Canadians turned out to pay him honor.
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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    Photographs
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberTSPA_0049160F
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