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A Letter Revealing a Major Crisis

A Letter Revealing a Major Crisis

This reproduction of a letter written by a Verdunite evicted from her flat in 1945 clearly illustrates the devastating effect of the housing crisis and the frustration it […]
A Happy Family Reunion

A Happy Family Reunion

The newspaper article features private Victor J. Myatt who was captured and imprisoned by the Japanese in Hong Kong from December 1941 until the end of the war. […]
A Much-Awaited Telegram

A Much-Awaited Telegram

Telegram from Halifax sent on July 5, 1945,  from Fernand Vachon to his family on Wellington Street, with the following message: “ARRIVED SAFE AND SOUND HOPE TO BE […]
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 […]