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  Robarts Library - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robarts Library is the main humanities and social sciences library of the University of Toronto.
After Robarts was opened to all students, the rotating system was mothballed, although the tracks used by the revolving shelving system are still visible.
Robarts Library is shown briefly during a scene transition and is implied to be the outdoor view of an unknown New York hospital where actress Jenifer Aniston's character Rachel is a patient during the birth of her first child.
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 John Robarts: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about John Robarts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Born John Parmenter Robarts in 1917 in Banff Springs, Alberta, Canada.
Remembered for his steps to promote and improve education, he was responsible for the construction of York University, the Science Centre, the expansion of numerous teacher colleges, and launching the Ontario Scholarship fund.
The 14 story John P. Robarts library at the University of Toronto, is named in his honour.
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 Public Triumph, Private Tragedy - Steve Paikin - Penguin Books
John Parmenter Robarts, nicknamed 'Chairman of the Board,' became Ontario premier in 1961 and set a course to transform the largest provincial government in Canada into a modern, sophisticated operation.
Robarts never recovered from that devastating event, and in 1981, he suffered a series of debilitating strokes that contributed to the deterioration of his second marriage.
Robarts had always been an active man, and when he found he could no longer socialize or go hunting, fishing, or boating—all the things that had defined him—he decided to end his life.
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 John Robert/Robarts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Mary Robarts was the fourth child of Mary Lambright and John Robert/Robarts.
Sarah Robarts was the seventh child of Mary Lambright and John Robert/Robarts.
William Robarts was the eighth child of Mary Lambright and John Robert/Robarts.
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 Encyclopedia: John Robarts
John Robarts was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
The Honourable John Robarts, PC, CC, QC, LL.D (January 11, 1917 to October 18, 1982) was a Canadian lawyer and statesman, and Premier of Ontario.
The front of Robarts Library Robarts Library is the main humanities and social sciences library of the University of Toronto.
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 Ontario - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This measure substantially increased the population of Canada west of the Ottawa River during this period, a fact recognized by the Constitutional Act of 1791, which split Quebec into The Canadas: Upper Canada west of the Ottawa River, and Lower Canada east of it.
Beginning with Sir John A. Macdonald's the National Policy (1879) and the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (1875-1885) through Northern Ontario and the Prairies to British Columbia, Ontario manufacturing and industry flourished.
During this period the party was led by Red Tory (Centre-Right and Centre-Left) Premiers; George Drew, Leslie Frost, John Robarts and Bill Davis.
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 John Robarts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
John Robarts (January 11, 1917 to October 18, 1982) wasa Canadian lawyer and statesman.
The John P. Robarts Research Institute at the Universityof Western Ontario was officially opened in 1986.
The 14-storey John P.Robarts library at the University of Toronto is alsonamed in his honour.
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 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Premier Robarts, an inexperienced woodsman, took two swipes with the broad axe to cut through the ribbon which was held by the Hon.
Robarts, speaking at the causeway site and later in the community Memorial Arena, emphasized that while some highways are built to serve existing areas of population others, such as the Fort Frances- Atikokan highway are built for the future development of the country.
Robarts said it had been first brought to his attention in 1956 when he was chairman of a select committee investigating first question of toll roads and then highways generally.
collections.ic.gc.ca /frances/causewayhwy.html   (427 words)

  
 John Robarts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the recipient of the Victoria Cross see John Robarts (VC).
The Honourable John Robarts, PC, CC, QC, LL.D (January 11, 1917 - October 18, 1982) was a Canadian lawyer and statesman, and Premier of Ontario.
The John P. Robarts Research Institute (renamed The Robarts Research Institute in 2005) at the University of Western Ontario was officially opened in 1986.
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 John Robarts -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
John Robarts (January 11 1917 to October 18 1982) was a (A river rising in northeastern New Mexico and flowing eastward across the Texas panhandle to become a tributary of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma) Canadian lawyer and statesman.
Born John Parmenter Robarts in 1917 in (A popular vacation spot in the Canadian Rockies) Banff, (One of the three prairie provinces in western Canada; rich in oil and natural gas and minerals) Alberta, (A nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada) Canada.
The 14-storey (Click link for more info and facts about John P. Robarts library) John P. Robarts library at the (Click link for more info and facts about University of Toronto) University of Toronto is also named in his honour.
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 Encyclopedia: Hand of the Cause John Robarts
John Robarts (1901 - 1991) was a prominate Canadian Baha'i.
John Aldham Robarts was born on 2 November 1901 in Waterloo, Ontario, to Aldham Wilson Robarts and Rachel Mary Montgomery Campbell Robarts.
In 1957, Shoghi Effendi appointed John Robarts a Hand of the Cause of God, the highest office to which an individual could be appointed in the Baha'i Faith.
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 Abraham Isaac Robert   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Abraham Isaac Robert was the sixth child of Jean John and Elizabeth Margaret Dixon Robert.
Together they were the parents of one son (John Roberts).
She had one son (John Roberts) by Abraham.
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 Photo Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Her father, John Chisholm and mother may have run a bedsit at 319 Vaughan in Winnipeg.
In 1907-1910 John Chisholm was an accountant for the North Star Grain Co. In 1910 William Punshon was a clerk for the Dominion Bank and was the branch manager in 1922.
John Chisholm, and Madeline, Anne and Audrey Doupe
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 Biotech Ontario :: Biotech Directory :: bean:write name="rcForm" property="name" />   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Robarts Research Institute is Canada's largest privately operated and directed medical research center.
Robarts receives no government funding for its operation and campaigns against the major causes of death and disability in the world today: stroke, heart disease, diabetes, organ failure, Alzheimer's and many others through the generosity of public, corporate and private donations.
The three main goals of The John P. Robarts Research Institute are: to discover new medical treatments and cures; to save lives and improve health; and discover and transfer new technologies to the private sector
www.biotechontario.com /bp/organization.do?task=display&organizationNo=267   (435 words)

  
 CBC News Indepth: Sudan
John Sandfield Macdonald, a moderate reformer who reigned from 1867-1871, set up the first registries for births, marriages and deaths, as well as establishing a modern high-school system.
Queen Elizabeth II (left) and Ontario Premier John Robarts tour the Ontario Pavilion at Expo 67, July 3, 1967.
John Robarts (1961-1971) shepherded the province through a period of incredible growth and change.
www.cbc.ca /news/background/provpolitics   (1540 words)

  
 Doty Docs Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Londoners were saddened and somewhat baffled by the news that one time city alderman and PC leader John Robarts had died and was no longer running the province.
John Wayne is slated for the lead role.
Producer Ross Hunter offered Chambers the contract after seeing his latest effort, Hart of London, which features images of a deer being shot by police officers, intensive close ups of a live childbirth and a sheep slowly bleeding to death after its throat is cut.
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 Ancestral Files
William Frohock was Deputy Sheriff of Rowan and his brother John Forhock was Clerk of Court in Rowan during the Regulator Movement.
John Frohock was surveyor for Henry Eustace McCulloh, and was probably the wealthiest and most influential person in Rowan County prior to his death in 1772.
John DAVIS who informed me that you Wrote him to apply to me to know if I would Purchase.
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 John Robarts Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Bills   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Highway 401 was named the Macdonald-Cartier Freeway in 1965 by Premier John Robarts to honour two Fathers of Confederation: Sir John A. MacDonald and Sir George-Étienne Cartier.
Sir John A. Macdonald is credited with being the driving force behind the production of the British North America Act and the union of the provinces which became the country of Canada.
Sir John A. Macdonald arrived in Canada at the age of 5 years old and lived in Kingston, Ontario, where he was elected for the first time in 1844, at the age of 29.
www.ontla.on.ca /documents/Bills/37_Parliament/Session4/b096_e.htm   (309 words)

  
 $5 Million Donation To Research
This donation will benefit ALS research being conducted at The John P. Robarts Research Institute and the Lawson Health Research Institute, the research arm of London Health Sciences Centre.
The John P. Robarts Research Institute, Canada's only privately operated and directed medical research centre, officially opened in 1986.
The Institute's 440 personnel include basic research and clinician scientists and technical specialists, who are dedicated to finding improved treatments and cures for the major causes of death and disability.
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 Ceres
ROBARTS, Ella A. Carter spouse of John II born 1850 died 7-28-1875 - Dau.
ROBARTS, John II spouse of Minnie C. born 4-16-1844 died 1920 - Dau.
ROBARTS, Minnie C. Hovey spouse of John I. II born 9-14-1857 died 3-26-1918 - Dau.
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 14 Aircraft Bring Legislators into Fort Frances on Tour; Unveil Plaque Marking Canal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Ontario Premier John P. Robarts joined on the speakers stand at the West End Community Park Wednesday, by D. Sleeman, Patrick Ried M.P.P., Mayor Almo Marshall, Dr. E.
John M. Ried, the Kenora-Rainy River member of parliament was unable to attend due to work in Ottawa.
Patrick Reid, provincial member, said the elected representatives were making this tour as part of their continuing education into the needs and potential of this district.
collections.ic.gc.ca /frances/Plaque.html   (492 words)

  
 People - Canadian Heritage Gallery
John P. Robarts-1 John Parmenter Robarts, Ontario Premier, 1961-1970, as Naval Lieutenant in H.M.C.S. Uganda, 1944.
John Robarts John Robarts was the Conservative Premier of Ontario, 1961-1971.
Canadian Unity Ontario Premier John Robarts with co-chairman Jean Luc Pépin of the federally-instituted Task Force on Canadian Unity, 1977.
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 TENTH GENERATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
John Parmenter ROBARTS was born on 11 Jan 1917 in Banff, Alberta, Canada.
After graduating from the University of Western Ontario, John joined the Navy and served on the H.M.C.S. Uganda.
In 1950, as an Alderman, he was elected to the London City Council and he went on to represent London North in provincvial politics.
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 The Ultimate John Roberts - American History Information Guide and Reference   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
John Roberts is the name of several public figures.
John Roberts (television reporter) - CBS television journalist, formerly a Canadian TV host known as J.D. Roberts
Neither of these personalities should be confused with former Ontario premier John Robarts, or Crimean War hero John Robarts (VC).
www.historymania.com /american_history/John_Roberts   (76 words)

  
 counterweights - WILL THE REAL ONTARIO STAND UP ... Another part of the rising Next Canada?
This is largely based on a philosophy of federal-provincial revenue equalization that made more practical sense in John Robarts’s Ontario of the 1960s than it does in the less commanding Canadian province of the early 21st century.
In the late 19th century the founding Liberal premier of the modern Province of Ontario, Oliver Mowat, did not at all agree with John Robarts in the 1960s, about relations between Ottawa and Queen’s Park.
As for the considerably larger 83% of Ontarians who said they were very attached to Canada in 2003, the historic electoral data suggest that John A. Macdonald in Ottawa had a somewhat parallel advantage over Oliver Mowat in the late 19th century.
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