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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 a ship on the water. Above, a dark cloud-filled sky.
Black and white photograph titled “Verdun presents gift to frigate.” In a room, at the end of a table with a projector and an open ledger on it, three people are sitting and 16 standing.
Colour photograph of a bell hanging on a wall in a room. The inscription HMCS DUNVER 1943 is engraved on the golden bell.
Black and white photograph of a young man in uniform, smiling as he is getting into a car. He is surrounded by about 20 young people, both boys and girls. In the background, a street, buildings and trees.
Black and white photograph of a young man in uniform delivering a speech and holding a crumpled piece of paper. Behind him, a plane propeller, the number 29 in a circular frame and a Union Jack. In the foreground, CBC microphones.
Black and white photograph. A stage is set up at the end of a skating rink in an arena. Rows of servicemen in front and on the sides. Aviation flags and the Union Jack hang from the ceiling. The bleachers are filled with spectators.
Montage of images. Two-page letter in blue ink, mostly legible, with the front and back of the envelope. The paper is creased, yellowed and torn in places. The envelope, stamped and postmarked, is discoloured and creased.
Newspaper article, black and white, titled “The Mother of Verdun.” Below, two rows of three portraits. Top centre is Jane Leavitt, the five others are her sons in uniform, followed by a 140-word text presenting them.
Telegram on a yellow background with black type. “Canadian National Telegraphs” is written at the top followed by the recipient’s address and the date. Below is a message of about 35 words sent by the acting director of the military archives.
Colour telegram. Strip at the top reading “Canadian National Telegraphs,” written in beige on a red background. One-line text in black capital letters on a beige background, date and signature in purple.
Letter typewritten in black. In the header: place, date, sender and recipient. The text is divided into two columns, with English on the left and French on the right, each of five paragraphs. Signed by the District Officer Commanding, District No. 4.
Rectangular cotton banner with colour paint. A green maple leaf in each upper corner, and below, in a semi-circle the word “Welcome” in red, in the centre the word “Home” in blue. At the bottom, two parallel green lines.
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