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A songman of letters. Singer-activist Bruce Cockburn is now officially Dr. Cockburn after receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters degree yesterday fro(...)
A songman of letters. Singer-activist Bruce Cockburn is now officially Dr. Cockburn after receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters degree yesterday fro(...)

A songman of letters. Singer-activist Bruce Cockburn is now officially Dr. Cockburn after receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters degree yesterday fro(...)

Date6/14/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: A songman of letters. Singer-activist Bruce Cockburn is now officially Dr. Cockburn after receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters degree yesterday from York University for his work in aid of humanitarian causes throughout the world.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0039359F
      Calm and Statuesque in her robes, actress Kate Reid stands to receive her honorary degree as doctor of letters from York University. Miss Reid is the (...)
      Calm and Statuesque in her robes, actress Kate Reid stands to receive her honorary degree as doctor of letters from York University. Miss Reid is the (...)
      Goode, Jeff
      5/30/1970
      After receiving an honorary doctor of laws degree yesterday from the University of Toronto, Gregory Clark (right), 82-year-old newspaperman, author an(...)
      After receiving an honorary doctor of laws degree yesterday from the University of Toronto, Gregory Clark (right), 82-year-old newspaperman, author an(...)
      Clark, Gregory, 1892-1977
      6/11/1975
      A degree of distinction: G. Emmett Cardinal Carter, chancellor of the University of St. Michael's College, confers the degree of Doctor of Letters upo(...)
      A degree of distinction: G. Emmett Cardinal Carter, chancellor of the University of St. Michael's College, confers the degree of Doctor of Letters upo(...)
      Bull, Ron
      11/28/1981
      Music. Bruce Cockburn singer-songwriter. The musical conscience of the nation, Cockburn's 20-plus years of social activism through song have already n(...)
      Music. Bruce Cockburn singer-songwriter. The musical conscience of the nation, Cockburn's 20-plus years of social activism through song have already n(...)
      Cockburn, Bruce, 1945-
      9/10/1992
      John David Eaton congratulates his wife after she received honorary doctorate of letters yesterday at convocation of York University's Winters and McL(...)
      John David Eaton congratulates his wife after she received honorary doctorate of letters yesterday at convocation of York University's Winters and McL(...)
      Bull, Ron
      5/28/1971
      After receiving an honorary degree yesterday from York University, John Yolton, acting president of York, is helped into his robes by Chancellor Walte(...)
      After receiving an honorary degree yesterday from York University, John Yolton, acting president of York, is helped into his robes by Chancellor Walte(...)
      Beaty, Keith
      6/26/1978
      Under a pearl moon: Canadian singer Bruce Cockburn's mystic Christianity and anti-war, reggae-influenced songs were an eerie reflection of his Jamaican audience's simple faith and rustic traditions
      Under a pearl moon: Canadian singer Bruce Cockburn's mystic Christianity and anti-war, reggae-influenced songs were an eerie reflection of his Jamaican audience's simple faith and rustic traditions
      Cockburn, Bruce, 1945-
      4/7/1985
      Country folk: Ronnie Hawkins (left) and Bruce Cockburn won best country male singer and best folk artist awards respectively at Canadian record industry's annual celebration
      Country folk: Ronnie Hawkins (left) and Bruce Cockburn won best country male singer and best folk artist awards respectively at Canadian record industry's annual celebration
      Hawkins, Ronnie
      4/14/1982
      Harold Town. Honorary doctorate of letters
      Harold Town. Honorary doctorate of letters
      Griffin, Doug
      6/1/1966
      A tear of happiness, World famous Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson yesterday wiped away a wee bit of a tear after receiving an honorary doctor of (...)
      A tear of happiness, World famous Canadian jazz pianist Oscar Peterson yesterday wiped away a wee bit of a tear after receiving an honorary doctor of (...)
      Peterson, Oscar, 1925-2007
      6/10/1982
      Honorary degree: Chancellor George Ignatieff, left, presented controversial theologian Hans Kung with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree yesterday on behalf of the University of Toronto
      Honorary degree: Chancellor George Ignatieff, left, presented controversial theologian Hans Kung with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree yesterday on behalf of the University of Toronto
      Bock, Tony
      6/13/1984
      C. M. Hincks (right) receives doctor of laws degree Dr. F. C. A. Jeannerest, U. of T. chancellor, confers honorary degree
      C. M. Hincks (right) receives doctor of laws degree Dr. F. C. A. Jeannerest, U. of T. chancellor, confers honorary degree
      Lennon, Frank
      11/23/1963