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Category: The 1940s

Strand Theatre during WWII

Strand Theatre during WWII

The Strand was one of four theatres operating in Kirkland Lake during the Second World War. Movies and live theatre entertained those on the homefront, but the Strand […]
Miners Underground

Miners Underground

A snapshot taken by Gordon Henderson, a miner at the Lake Shore Mine. The two men are working around the 3,000 or 4,000 foot level underground.
“We’re In This Too!”

“We’re In This Too!”

The Kirkland Lake Mine and Mill Workers Union also had a Ladies Auxiliary made up of many miners’ wives, sisters, and mothers. The Auxiliary helped to organize and […]
Roza Brown

Roza Brown

Although Roza Brown was originally from Hungary, she was pro-British monarchy. She would occasionally drape herself, and her properties, in the colours of the Union Jack.
Hotelmen’s Banquet

Hotelmen’s Banquet

The Hotelmen’s Banquet of 1942 hosted hoteliers from across the district. This photo was taken at the Kirkland Lake Hotel, also known locally as “The Ash Can” because […]
“We’re Sticking to Our Union”

“We’re Sticking to Our Union”

The Miner’s Strike lasted the winter of 1941-42, but was doomed to fail almost from the very beginning. The miners goal was for union recognition, but the mine […]