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The "V" song : V for victory
Cover features: title and composer information; large letter V centred, flanked left and right by Morse code symbols for the letter V (black and white on red background).

The "V" song : V for victory

Date1941
Names
Alternate Title
  • The V song : V for victory
  • The "V" song : V for victory
FormatEphemera
Notes
Key: C major.
For voice and piano; includes guitar fingering diagrams.
On back cover: advertisement for "Soldier songs of Canada, no. 1".
Subject
    Medium
    Dimensions31 cm x 24 cm (12 3/16 in. x 9 7/16 in.)
    Language
      ProvenanceGift of Norm Attikin.
      CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderLivingston, Bill, 1911-1989
      Call Number / Accession NumberCSM-DOWVSO1941-001
      GeographyCountryCanadaUnited States
      Geography
      GeographyCity, town, twpTorontoNew York
      Geography
      GeographyEast-west streetQueen Street East
      Geography
      Geography
      GeographyNeighbourhoodDowntown
      GeographyNorth-south streetYonge Street
      GeographyProvince or StateOntarioNew York
      Geography
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