Inspired song

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Inspired song

Date11/1/1987

Names

Lennon, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Alternate Title

Inspired song
Inspired song: The plaque before this Laing St. maple says the tree inspired the song The Maple Leaf Forever; which Alexander Muir penned after a leaf fell on his sleeve.

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Inspired song: The plaque before this Laing St. maple says the tree inspired the song The Maple Leaf Forever; which Alexander Muir penned after a leaf fell on his sleeve.

Subject

Trees

Medium

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0018342F

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