CFCH Interview at Airport After H.J. Brisson and Alfred Sauce save live of Leo Walsh.

Name/Title

CFCH Interview at Airport After H.J. Brisson and Alfred Sauce save live of Leo Walsh.

Entry/Object ID

020.01.05a-b

Archive Items Details

Description

a- Photo of two men shaking hands in front of CFCH microphone with Alfred Suave on right and Sam Foley, District Controller, Air Services, Department of Transport on left. b- North Bay Nugget photo of Leo Walsh, department of transport, handing gifts to Alfred Sauve and H.J. Brisson who saved his life following an accident. Walsh accidentally came in contact with a 4600 volt line at the airport and was thrown 25 feet into the air. Sauve and Brisson perfomed CPR for some 40 minutes before he was breathing again. Walsh went back to work as an electrician after the airport and made a full recovery. Newpaper scans attached to the record were used to help identify persons in photos and story. c-d- News clippings from the Nugget where these photos were used e- Photo of larger group at the same event with Lorne Hicks at mircophone.

Date(s) of Creation

1950 - 1960

Dimensions

Height

21 cm

Width

25 cm