Object Name
Newspaper
Date Made
1967
Materials
Paper
Catalogue Number
2017.001.002
Dimensions

Part a- Length: 77.0cm x Width: 59.7cm
Part b- Length: 77.0cm x Width: 59.7cm

Description

Two sections of a four-page newspaper edition of the Kingston Whig-Standard, dated to January 10, 1967. It is a special "Macdonald Day" celebration issue looking back on the career of Canada's first Prime Minister Sir. John A. MacDonald. The newspaper Lists important events from Macdonald's life, quotes from Canada's current Prime Minister, and the list of the days activities in Kingston, including cutting the "Birthday Cake". a- The cover page of the first section of the newspaper with two logos of "Special Section" on the top corners, the history of Sir John A. MacDonald and the list of Wednesday programs in Kingston. b- The inner page of the first section of the newspaper, featuring the Belleve House, the Canadian Confederation, and the funeral of Sir John A. MacDonald with a phtograph.