VE Day in Winnipeg showing Legislative Building in background
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- 1945
Photograph shows Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) celebrations marking the end of World War 2 in Europe.
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VE Day in Winnipeg showing Legislative Building in background
Photograph shows Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) celebrations marking the end of World War 2 in Europe.
Female workers at work stations, Dominion Bridge Company
Photograph shows interior view of Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, female workers at work stations in foreground. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
Shell cases at Dominion Bridge Company
Photograph shows interior view of Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, shell cases on tables and carts. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
View Transcription. This roll of honour consists of 537 hand painted names of City of Winnipeg employees who served in the Second World War. The names are organized by the department they worked in, and stars are placed next to the names of those who died during the war. The title at the top consists of elaborate calligraphy, as well as a Union Jack flag rising out of the letters. The centre of the print showcases an image of a knight's helmet and an elaborately sheathed sword above an image of the City of Winnipeg seal. The bottom features a quote from the ancient Greek leader Pericles, which Duthie chose himself.
Duthie, John D.
Dominion Bridge Company with Plant Manager William Daum in background wearing hat and smock
Photograph shows interior view of Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, Plant Manager William Albert Daum appears in background wearing hat and smock. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
Workmen and machinery at Dominion Bridge Company
Photograph shows interior view of Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, workmen and machinery in shot. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
Workmen at melting furnace, Dominion Bridge Company
Photograph shows Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, workers at melting furnace in shot. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
VE Day - Hurtig Furs store decorated with victory sign
Photograph shows Hurtig Furs store on Portage Avenue, storefront decorated with victory sign for Victory in Europe (VE Day) celebrations that marked the end of World War 2 in Europe.
A scrapbook of photographs taken by Corporal John Wallace of Winnipeg in April, 1940. The scrapbook is 9 pages consisting of 48 photographs, 2 of which are loose. The photographs depict Fort Osborne Barracks, Old St. Paul’s College, the Memorial Boulevard area, Gladstone MB, and fellow soldiers Wallace was acquainted with, as well as their families. The scrapbook is annotated and is accompanied by notes written by Wallace explaining some of the photos and those featured in them. Some photos are missing.
Wallace, John
VE Day in Winnipeg showing Eaton's Building on Portage Avenue adorned with flags
Photograph shows Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) celebrations marking the end of World War 2 in Europe.
Group of workmen at Dominion Bridge Company
Photograph shows group shot of workmen outside Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, Plant Manager William Albert Daum identified in center right wearing fedora hat and coat. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
Workmen packing at Dominion Bridge Company
Photograph shows interior view of Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, workmen packing in shot. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
Group of workers in line behind work station at Dominion Bridge Company
Photograph shows interior view of Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, group shot of workers standing side by side in line behind work station. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
Welders at work bench, Dominion Bridge Company
Photograph shows interior view of Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, welders at work bench working on shell cases in shot. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
Photograph shows Dominion Bridge Company during World 2 munitions retooling, Time Keeper McWee, Machine Shop Foreman Bert Lug (or Lub?), and Plant Manager William Albert Daum posing for shot. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
Workmen standing by shell cases and machinery at Dominion Bridge Company
Photograph shows interior view of Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, workmen standing by shell cases and machinery in shot. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
Man grinding shell cases at Dominion Bridge Company
Photograph shows interior view of Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, unidentified man grinding shell cases in foreground. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
Group of female workers at Dominion Bridge Company
Photograph shows interior view of Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, group shot of female workers posing in dresses. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
Photograph shows interior view of Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.
Workmen at work stations, Dominion Bridge Company
Photograph shows interior view of Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, workmen at work stations in shot. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940. - Description (on verso): Varnishing and final inspection 4.5 Honitzers.