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Category: Formal Portrait

Committed Women

Committed Women

Following the wars, Verdun’s women continued their work on behalf of veterans and the community at large. They formed the Verdun Ladies’ Auxiliary in Branch 4 Verdun and […]
Jane Leavitt

Jane Leavitt

This article features Jane Leavitt, a British immigrant, born in London, who arrived in Verdun in 1913 with her family. She was chosen by the War Memorial Committee […]
The Snow Family of Verdun, An Example of Commitment

The Snow Family of Verdun, An Example of Commitment

Here is a photograph of several members of the Snow family: Thomas Snow, Robert Snow, Bernice Snow, Ted Snow, Archie Bain and an unidentified person. Notice how young […]
A Work Team at Defence Industries Limited

A Work Team at Defence Industries Limited

The photograph shows a work team at Defence Industries Limited in Verdun. Close to 7000 people were working there in December 1942. Production decreased as Allied victory became […]
The Royal Visit to Verdun

The Royal Visit to Verdun

During his official visit to Canada in fall 1919, the Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VIII) stopped in Verdun to pay tribute to the community’s exceptional […]
Arthur Burgess, An Engaged City Clerk

Arthur Burgess, An Engaged City Clerk

Born in England in 1889, Arthur Burgess (top right) settled in Verdun at the age of 21. Passionate about cricket and involved in Verdun’s sports life, he became […]
Proud Women of Verdun

Proud Women of Verdun

A group of Verdun women posing proudly in front of the Union Jack. Featuring the colours and symbols of England, Scotland and Ireland, this flag was used by […]