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Catalog Number |
BR2008.24.2 |
Object Name |
Book |
Title |
Tom Kennedy's Story |
Author |
Hyman, Ralph |
Summary |
A light blue hardcover book entitled "Tom Kennedy's Story" by Ralph Hyman. The title and author's name are in green and there is a repeated green floral pattern on the front and back of the book. The book has 62 pages and one line drawing of T. L. Kennedy in later life. Written inside the front cover in blue ink and pencil is "Margaret Lawrence Oct. 67, Ralph Hyman lived across from us in New Toronto ( house beside park)- he died in 1990- March." There is a beige paper insert with brown writing with details about the content and indicates that this was a complimentary copy given out by the Globe and Mail newspaper. |
History |
Tom Kennedy's Story by Colonel T. L. Kennedy as told by Ralph Hyman was published as a memorial by the Globe and Mail with only 1500 copies made. Thomas Laird Kennedy (1878-1959) lived near the Dundas and Tomken intersection in Cooksville and Dixie areas of Mississauga. Kennedy was a farmer, military leader, and conservative politician in Ontario. He briefly served as the 15th Premier of Ontario. Ref: Tom Kennedy's Story, By Ralph Hyman, 1960 & https://www.heritagemississauga.com/page/Thomas-Laird-Kennedy Book donated by William (Bill) Lawrence (1912-2010) a mechanical engineer and long-time Port Credit resident. His wife, Margaret, was instrumental in the opening of Bradley House and moving the Anchorage to the Bradley Museum site. Ralph Hyman was a neighbour of the Lawrence's when they lived in New Toronto (High Park). Hyman died in March 1990. |
Subjects |
Political parties Political platforms Politicians Politics Politics & government |
People |
Kennedy, Thomas Laird Lawrence, Bill |