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Mrs. Catherine Lewis, 85, of Ottawa West, chosen to represent Canada's mothers bereaved by the great war
Mrs. Catherine Lewis, 85, of Ottawa West, chosen to represent Canada's mothers bereaved by the great war

Mrs. Catherine Lewis, 85, of Ottawa West, chosen to represent Canada's mothers bereaved by the great war

Date6/10/1939
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mrs. Catherine Lewis; 85; of Ottawa West; chosen to represent Canada's mothers bereaved by the great war; is presented to their majesties.Mrs. Lewis lost two sons
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Object NumberTSPA_0124120F
    Chosen. John R. Larke, high school principal, has been nominated Conservative candidate in Scarborough West in a provincial by election April 5. The seat was held by Stephen Lewis, former New Democratic Party leader.
    Chosen. John R. Larke, high school principal, has been nominated Conservative candidate in Scarborough West in a provincial by election April 5. The seat was held by Stephen Lewis, former New Democratic Party leader.
    Dutton, Don
    2/20/1979
    Action urged: David Macdonald, director of Ottawa's African famine-relief program, shows areas of Sudan visited by a Canadian fact-finding delegation to Sudan, as Stephen Lewis, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, looks on yesterday
    Action urged: David Macdonald, director of Ottawa's African famine-relief program, shows areas of Sudan visited by a Canadian fact-finding delegation to Sudan, as Stephen Lewis, Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, looks on yesterday
    Darrell, Dick
    3/3/1985
    Stephen Lewis, leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, casts his vote at a polling station on Parkcrest Dr. in his riding of Scarborough West as the deputy returning officer, Mrs. Jean Aitken, watches him. NDP now has 21 seats.
    Stephen Lewis, leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, casts his vote at a polling station on Parkcrest Dr. in his riding of Scarborough West as the deputy returning officer, Mrs. Jean Aitken, watches him. NDP now has 21 seats.
    Lewis, Stephen, 1937-
    10/21/1971
    He's of 'the firebrand's' line. Meet William Lyon Mackenzie King IV, who came onto the scene last Friday, but as yet has worked up no interest in the election. The 7-pound, 9-ounce descendant of 'firebrand' William Lyon Mackenzie is the son of Dr. and Mrs. W. L. M. King, a great nephew of Canada's long-time prime minister, and grandson of Surgeon-Lt. King, who went down with the destroyer HMCS St. Croix during World War II.
    He's of 'the firebrand's' line. Meet William Lyon Mackenzie King IV, who came onto the scene last Friday, but as yet has worked up no interest in the election. The 7-pound, 9-ounce descendant of 'firebrand' William Lyon Mackenzie is the son of Dr. and Mrs. W. L. M. King, a great nephew of Canada's long-time prime minister, and grandson of Surgeon-Lt. King, who went down with the destroyer HMCS St. Croix during World War II.
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    9/28/1965
    David Lewis mounts ladder so admirers can see him. Mrs. Lewis claps hands at his win for the NDP in York South
    David Lewis mounts ladder so admirers can see him. Mrs. Lewis claps hands at his win for the NDP in York South
    Lewis, David, 1909-1981
    11/9/1965
    Party hacks should not be chosen to run elections, says NDP Leader Stephen Lewis
    Party hacks should not be chosen to run elections, says NDP Leader Stephen Lewis
    Lewis, Stephen, 1937-
    9/28/1970
    Miss Byline ball 1973, Sandra Lewis, 20, a journalism student at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, last night was chosen Miss Byline Ball at annual ball sponsored by Toronto Men's Press Club
    Miss Byline ball 1973, Sandra Lewis, 20, a journalism student at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, last night was chosen Miss Byline Ball at annual ball sponsored by Toronto Men's Press Club
    Bull, Ron
    4/27/1973
    Mrs. Annie Smith. Fourth of the mothers to qualify for first place in the race was Mrs. Smith, the judge's ruling announced to-day. All four winners h(...)
    Mrs. Annie Smith. Fourth of the mothers to qualify for first place in the race was Mrs. Smith, the judge's ruling announced to-day. All four winners h(...)
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    3/19/1938
    Chosen as mother of the year and a model worker in the large Canadian gun arsenal where she works, Mrs
    Chosen as mother of the year and a model worker in the large Canadian gun arsenal where she works, Mrs
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    12/31/1942
    To the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty : the memorial of the committee of citizens chosen to represent the city of Toronto ... humbly sheweth your petitioners have had submitted to them by representatives of the militia force of the Dominion of Canada the propriety of bringing to Your Majesty's notice the question of an honorary recognition of their claims for active service in the field ...
    To the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty : the memorial of the committee of citizens chosen to represent the city of Toronto ... humbly sheweth your petitioners have had submitted to them by representatives of the militia force of the Dominion of Canada the propriety of bringing to Your Majesty's notice the question of an honorary recognition of their claims for active service in the field ...
    City of Toronto. Citizens' Committee
    1897
    A mother's Grief is expressed by Mrs. Rasim Taka (head bowed), who said she would not attend the funeral of her slain daughter, Debbie, as she was pre(...)
    A mother's Grief is expressed by Mrs. Rasim Taka (head bowed), who said she would not attend the funeral of her slain daughter, Debbie, as she was pre(...)
    Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
    6/6/1969
    Tears . . . for the loss. Mrs. David Lewis and daughter Jan
    Tears . . . for the loss. Mrs. David Lewis and daughter Jan
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
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