Name/Title
The Star Weekly Cover, March 11, 1944Entry/Object ID
2020.470.7Scope and Content
Laminated Star Weekly Cover, March 1, 1944Context
During the wartime years 1939 to 1945, the Toronto Star published many colorful and amusing covers on its news magazine, Star Weekly, in an attempt to boost morale.
The cover of March 11, 1944, shows a Canadian Paratrooper with a parachute and harness. Several other parachutes are in the air, some carrying large packages. Two paratroopers are in line to exit the aircraft in the background.
STAR WEEKLY TORONTO MARCH 11, 1944 10 CENTS are printed across the top of the cover.
CANADIAN PARATROOPER is printed on the bottom right corner of the cover.Acquisition
Accession
2020.470Source or Donor
Michele McKenzieAcquisition Method
GiftDimensions
Height
13-9/16 inWidth
9-5/16 in