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Swinger: Merv Mason, 51, who has been called the grandfather of swing in Canada asks, If I'm grandfather of swinging, who was the father?
Swinger: Merv Mason, 51, who has been called the grandfather of swing in Canada asks, If I'm grandfather of swinging, who was the father?

Swinger: Merv Mason, 51, who has been called the grandfather of swing in Canada asks, If I'm grandfather of swinging, who was the father?

Date3/5/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Swinger: Merv Mason; 51; who has been called the grandfather of swing in Canada asks; If I'm grandfather of swinging; who was the father?
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0119993F
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