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J. Kosyn, Toronto centres Maple Leaf with Beaver, The Union Jack is edging out the beaver and maple leaf as the dominating symbol in Canada's new, dis(...)
J. Kosyn, Toronto centres Maple Leaf with Beaver, The Union Jack is edging out the beaver and maple leaf as the dominating symbol in Canada's new, dis(...)

J. Kosyn, Toronto centres Maple Leaf with Beaver, The Union Jack is edging out the beaver and maple leaf as the dominating symbol in Canada's new, dis(...)

Date10/17/1945
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  • J. Kosyn; Toronto centres Maple Leaf with Beaver; The Union Jack is edging out the beaver and maple leaf as the dominating symbol in Canada's new; distinctive flag; in the latest designs for such a flag; submitted by The Star readers to the city editor.
  • J. Kosyn, Toronto centres Maple Leaf with Beaver, The Union Jack is edging out the beaver and maple leaf as the dominating symbol in Canada's new, dis(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: J. Kosyn; Toronto centres Maple Leaf with Beaver; The Union Jack is edging out the beaver and maple leaf as the dominating symbol in Canada's new; distinctive flag; in the latest designs for such a flag; submitted by The Star readers to the city editor.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0007120F
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