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Founder of new music course with 400 enrolled in first classes at University of British Columbia, Harry Adaskin, Toronto violinist, is seen with wife, son Gordon
Founder of new music course with 400 enrolled in first classes at University of British Columbia, Harry Adaskin, Toronto violinist, is seen with wife, son Gordon

Founder of new music course with 400 enrolled in first classes at University of British Columbia, Harry Adaskin, Toronto violinist, is seen with wife, son Gordon

Date1/30/1947
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Original Toronto Star caption: Founder of new music course with 400 enrolled in first classes at University of British Columbia, Harry Adaskin, Toronto violinist, is seen with wife, son Gordon
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