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Phil White: First elected in 1959, he served as York mayor from 1970 to 1978
Phil White: First elected in 1959, he served as York mayor from 1970 to 1978

Phil White: First elected in 1959, he served as York mayor from 1970 to 1978

Date1/16/1980
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  • Phil White: First elected in 1959, he served as York mayor from 1970 to 1978
  • Phil White: First elected in 1959, he served as York mayor from 1970 to 1978.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Phil White: First elected in 1959, he served as York mayor from 1970 to 1978.
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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_0089070F
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