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Vera Lynn: Reader says the recent Vera Lynn concert was tremendous, especially in light of the fact that only two policemen were needed to keep the crowd in line
Vera Lynn: Reader says the recent Vera Lynn concert was tremendous, especially in light of the fact that only two policemen were needed to keep the crowd in line

Vera Lynn: Reader says the recent Vera Lynn concert was tremendous, especially in light of the fact that only two policemen were needed to keep the crowd in line

Date9/1/1979
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    ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0064109F
    Vera Lynn sings: A large crowd at Union Station yesterday gathered to hear Vera Lynn sing some old-time songs at the Heroes' Day Concert, where those who fought in World War II came, many on crutches, to relive memories and chat about those years
    Vera Lynn sings: A large crowd at Union Station yesterday gathered to hear Vera Lynn sing some old-time songs at the Heroes' Day Concert, where those who fought in World War II came, many on crutches, to relive memories and chat about those years
    Lynn, Vera
    7/1/1984
    Dame Vera Lynn, morale booster of Allied servicemen during World War II, brought the memories flooding back to 17,000 sentimental souls at her concert in the CNE Grandstand last night
    Dame Vera Lynn, morale booster of Allied servicemen during World War II, brought the memories flooding back to 17,000 sentimental souls at her concert in the CNE Grandstand last night
    Griffin, Doug
    8/25/1977
    Military escort: Dame Vera Lynn sang her goodbys to the Grandstand crowd from the back of a military Jeep last night
    Military escort: Dame Vera Lynn sang her goodbys to the Grandstand crowd from the back of a military Jeep last night
    Griffin, Doug
    8/20/1981
    The Forces' Sweetheart, Vera Lynn, shows she can still sing with the best of them.
    The Forces' Sweetheart, Vera Lynn, shows she can still sing with the best of them.
    Griffin, Doug
    5/9/1987
    Vera Lynn: British singer starred in CNE Grandstand show last night.
    Vera Lynn: British singer starred in CNE Grandstand show last night.
    Lennon, Frank
    8/18/1981
    Lynn, Vera
    Lynn, Vera
    Lennon, Frank
    8/18/1981
    Dame Vera Lynn is chauffeured around the Exhibition Place Coliseum arena after her final performance yesterday.
    Dame Vera Lynn is chauffeured around the Exhibition Place Coliseum arena after her final performance yesterday.
    Griffin, Doug
    5/9/1987
    Vera Johnson puts on concert stand during manposa festival at Toronto
    Vera Johnson puts on concert stand during manposa festival at Toronto
    Griffin, Doug
    7/25/1969
    She is only now feeling the clutches of the Hollywood Hype Machine, but 19-year-old Lynn-Holly Johnson is gamely trying to keep it all in perspective.(...)
    She is only now feeling the clutches of the Hollywood Hype Machine, but 19-year-old Lynn-Holly Johnson is gamely trying to keep it all in perspective.(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    1/25/1979
    A smoothly professional artist, is Peter Goddard's description of country singer Loretta Lynn, who gave two concerts with Sonny James, Nat Stuckey and Johnny Russell at Massey Hall Saturday night
    A smoothly professional artist, is Peter Goddard's description of country singer Loretta Lynn, who gave two concerts with Sonny James, Nat Stuckey and Johnny Russell at Massey Hall Saturday night
    Goode, Jeff
    6/1/1975
    Vera Crombie. Annoyed at a headline
    Vera Crombie. Annoyed at a headline
    Barkley, Harold
    1/2/1975
    Oilskin fire-fighting pants would cover a couple of girls like Vera House, trying these on, but they would be just right for fishermen. The Toronto of(...)
    Oilskin fire-fighting pants would cover a couple of girls like Vera House, trying these on, but they would be just right for fishermen. The Toronto of(...)
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    11/21/1945