Scrapbook WWII 1939

Archive

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Royal Montreal Regiment Museum

Name/Title

Scrapbook WWII 1939

Entry/Object ID

2026x.08.06

Scope and Content

Scrapbook with a red paper cover. The contents of the scrapbook consist primarily of photographs of troops (mainly Canadian and British), important political and military figures, and daily life in the months leading up to and at the beginning of WWII in 1939. The earliest date listed inside the scrapbook is August 5, 1939 and the latest date listed is December 9, 1939. The photos include captions/titles and descriptions, much of which revolve around British and Canadian involvement leading up to and in the early months of WWII. There are several mentions of the British Royal Family. There are also numerous photos of Canadian and British troops training. Some of the clippings include the label "R.C.A,F, Photos" as in the Royal Canadian Airforce. There are also names of two different photographers listed: "Karsh," and "Ronald Jackson."

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Scrapbook

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Album

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Archive Details

Creator

Gina Whelan

Date(s) of Creation

Aug 5, 1939 - Dec 9, 1939

Primary Language

English