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Discover the story of a community deeply involved in the war efforts, by clicking on the images and audio clips gathered in this gallery.
Black and white photograph of the road entrance leading to the facilities of the old munitions factory. A checkpoint is set up at the entrance and the facilities are fenced in.
Colour photograph of an open case with a blue velvet interior containing a brass cartridge with a silver tip. The case is 2.5 cm high, 12.1 cm long and 3.5 cm wide.
Black and white photograph of 1800 women sitting in some 20 rows on a small hill in front of the British Munitions Supply Company.
Black and white photograph of 50 people in work uniforms inside the factory. Three rows sitting and one standing: the first two rows are mostly women and the last two are men.
Black and white photograph of several rows of women at work inside the factory. They are seated close together at their work stations. In one of the rows, a man is supervising the work.
Black and white photograph of two soldiers, father and son, standing, wearing the uniform of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Photograph framing their head and shoulders.
Black and white photograph. Seven men, wearing long coats and military caps, standing in front of a building with a big sign that reads “Recruiting Depot.” Photograph titled “Join Now, Join Now, Join Now,” followed by a short text.
Black and white reproduction of a short Royal Canadian Air Force recruiting advertisement, including its emblem (an eagle), the address of its office at Verdun City Hall and the recruitment dates.
Black and white photograph of six people standing on the sidewalk, a young girl and five servicemen in uniform. In the background, triplexes with staircases and balconies.
Black and white photograph of two men and three women in front of a promotional display featuring various slogans and several photographs of soldiers in their daily lives.
Beige postcard with a handwritten message. The front of the postcard features the drawing of a woman in uniform wearing a ceremonial military hat, officer’s coat, pants and boots.
Black and white photograph of an honour roll hung on a wall between two flags, one Canadian and one British. On the roll, 27 small rectangular plaques with the names of City employees in active service.
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