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Photos provided by Gerald Sperling

This page shows the personal and school photos provided by Gerald (Gerry) Sperling. They reflect his years growing up on Lippincott Street and attending local schools during the 1940s and 1950s. He moved back to the neighbourhood after retiring from the University of Regina. The accompanying notes are based on his interview and on subsequent conversations.

NOTE: These images may not be reproduced without permission. Contact history@harbordvillage.com to inquire.

To view larger images, move your mouse pointer over the thumbnails. To read or listen to the interview, click on the donor's name.

1947-8. Grade 5 school picture, King Edward School. Gerry (Gerald) Sperling at front left. Photo provided by Gerry Sperling.

Late 1940s. Gerry Sperling on Eddie Sossin’s back. Photo provided by Gerry Sperling.

1950. Gerry Sperling holding brother Steve outside the family home at 27 Lippincott Street. Photo provided by Gerry Sperling.

1951. Gerry Sperling at the time of his bar mitzvah, inside 27 Lippincott. Photo provided by Gerry Sperling.

Mid-1950s. Gerry Sperling wearing the Harbord Collegiate band uniform, shown in front of 27 Lippincott. His sister Maxime is in the background. Photo provided by Gerry Sperling.

1953. Gerry Sperling (age 15) at 27 Lippincott. Photo provided by Gerry Sperling.

1952. Grade 5 class picture, King Edward School. Photo provided by Gerry Sperling.

1953. Grade 5 class picture, King Edward School. Maxime Sperling (Gerry's younger sister) at rear, in front of teacher. Photo provided by Gerry Sperling.