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The original Robert Markle, painter, musician and teacher, is now working on a book on folksinger Gordon Lightfoot
The original Robert Markle, painter, musician and teacher, is now working on a book on folksinger Gordon Lightfoot

The original Robert Markle, painter, musician and teacher, is now working on a book on folksinger Gordon Lightfoot

Date1/30/1975
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Original Toronto Star caption: The original Robert Markle, painter, musician and teacher, is now working on a book on folksinger Gordon Lightfoot. When he's in a group, Markle becomes centre of attention as he holds court.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0065465F
Gordon Lightfoot: Folksinger who opens a series of concerts at Massey Hall tonight knew Catherine Smith before she moved to Los Angeles
Gordon Lightfoot: Folksinger who opens a series of concerts at Massey Hall tonight knew Catherine Smith before she moved to Los Angeles
3/8/1982
A man who's usually up on the stage rather than sitting in the front row, folksinger Gordon Lightfoot (with glasses) dropped in on his friends The Good Brothers, from Richmond Hill, at concert in University of Toronto's Convocation Hall Friday night
A man who's usually up on the stage rather than sitting in the front row, folksinger Gordon Lightfoot (with glasses) dropped in on his friends The Good Brothers, from Richmond Hill, at concert in University of Toronto's Convocation Hall Friday night
8/9/1974
Big names in the Canadian recording industry: Skip Prokop and folksinger Gordon Lightfoot at at the RPM magazine Juno Awards ceremonies at the Inn on the Park Hotel last night
Big names in the Canadian recording industry: Skip Prokop and folksinger Gordon Lightfoot at at the RPM magazine Juno Awards ceremonies at the Inn on the Park Hotel last night
3/12/1973
Vacuum-land': But Robert Markle, a Toronto painter, watches the soaps anyway, although he suffers occasional guilt throes at putting aside his work
Vacuum-land': But Robert Markle, a Toronto painter, watches the soaps anyway, although he suffers occasional guilt throes at putting aside his work
5/14/1980
Greig Clark (left) explains work order to Graham Appleton, one of the students working for Clark's College Pro Painters company. He expects to sign $1 million in contracts between now and September and employ up to 250 student painters.
Greig Clark (left) explains work order to Graham Appleton, one of the students working for Clark's College Pro Painters company. He expects to sign $1 million in contracts between now and September and employ up to 250 student painters.
5/3/1978
Renee Bell, a painter and former dress designer who's now a registered nursing assistant at Mississauga Hospital, has created a coloring book for child patients
Renee Bell, a painter and former dress designer who's now a registered nursing assistant at Mississauga Hospital, has created a coloring book for child patients
3/7/1972
The classic lightfoot: Singer Gordon Lightfoot returned last night to Massey Hall for the first of four concerts and gave a stunning if slightly flawed performance
The classic lightfoot: Singer Gordon Lightfoot returned last night to Massey Hall for the first of four concerts and gave a stunning if slightly flawed performance
3/17/1972
Another night with Lightfoot: Gordon Lightfoot's fans were out in force at Massey Hall last night for his 18th annual concert there, Reviewer Craig Maclnnis was surprised to find that the singer seems to be sharpening his delivery and his craft
Another night with Lightfoot: Gordon Lightfoot's fans were out in force at Massey Hall last night for his 18th annual concert there, Reviewer Craig Maclnnis was surprised to find that the singer seems to be sharpening his delivery and his craft
3/12/1987
He looks terrific: Gordon Lightfoot's back at Massey Hall for his annual six concerts and reviewer Rob Salem says last night's opening show was a revelation as far as Lightfoot's health is concerned
He looks terrific: Gordon Lightfoot's back at Massey Hall for his annual six concerts and reviewer Rob Salem says last night's opening show was a revelation as far as Lightfoot's health is concerned
3/13/1984
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
5/16/1978
Artist Robert Markle scored 11 1/2 out of 15 on our quiz
Artist Robert Markle scored 11 1/2 out of 15 on our quiz
3/23/1979
Some female figures from 50 works at Isaacs Gallery are work of artist Robert Markle
Some female figures from 50 works at Isaacs Gallery are work of artist Robert Markle
5/17/1972