Postcard of Cunard White Starliner RMS Queen Mary, on war service

Name/Title

Postcard of Cunard White Starliner RMS Queen Mary, on war service

Entry/Object ID

2021.456.06

Description

Postcard of the Cundard White Star Superliner RMS Queen Mary during war service. RMS Queen Mary was used to transport allied troops during the Second World War. It remained in service until 1967, and also transported war brides.

Context

Belonged to a Dutch war bride who came to Capreol in 1946, she married Max Carrise, they had two children, Dippie passed away at the age of 100.

Collection

Library Archive

Category

War

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

unknown

Notes

Date Acquired: unknown

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Postcard

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Media

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Primary Source

Publication Details

Author

Cunard White Star Superliner

Place Published

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Materials: paper, cardstock Date: During Second World War (1939-1945)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Item Number

Other Number

32267

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in

Parts

Count

139

Parts

2021.456.01-139

Location

Location

Shelf

Capreol History Section

Room

Dale Wilson Reference Library

Building

NORMHC Heritage Centre, Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre

* Untyped Location

Capreol, Ontario

Date

March 10, 2022

Condition

Notes

Fair condition, handle with caution, keep out of direct sunlight.

Created By

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Create Date

March 14, 2022

Updated By

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Update Date

April 21, 2022