Wikipedia:GLAM/University of Toronto Libraries
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Formatting
editThe medieval monks' reading carrell
was indeed a singing booth
Headings
editIn the space below, replicate and format headings in Delroy Lindo.
Delroy Lindo
editEarly Life
editCareer
editFilmography
editFilm
editTelevision
editTheatre
editAwards and nominations
editReferences
editExternal links
editLink
editInternal links
editLink to one song and one movie
External links
editCreate a link to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a85hHp42CBA
Cite
editCreate a formatted citation for the following: https://www.pressreader.com/canada/toronto-star/20131219/281827166586179
citation[1]
Add sentence
editSummarise and cite the content of this article. Assume that you are adding a sentence on coming changes to Reggae Lane on the article for the Eglinton West neighbourhood.
In April 2014, cleanup campaigns began to restore Reggae Lane as a space for community, business, and artists to gather.[2]
Infobox
editIn the space below, manually replicate the infobox on the article for Nathaniel Dett. (Please do not copy and paste.) Remember: an infobox is a template! To add a template, press "Insert" > "Template".
Robert Nathaniel Dett | |
|---|---|
 Photo taken in the 1920s | |
| Born | October 11, 1882 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | October 2, 1943 (aged 60) During a USO tour |
| Resting place | Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Composer, organist, pianist |
- ^ Siddiqui, Haroon (2013-12-19). "Recognizing Canadian heroes of Mandela's rainbow coalition". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- ^ Ayukawa, Ryan (2015-04-18). "Toronto laneway to become reggae hot spot (once again)". www.blogto.com. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
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