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.

Photograph shows Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) celebrations marking the end of World War 2 in Europe.

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.

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.

Page 3 of a photograph scrapbook made by Corporal John Wallace in April 1940. Photographs depict two families acquainted with Wallace: the Butlers (Jim Sr., Jim Jr., Les, Aggie, Gig, and Mrs. Butler) and the Drinkwaters (Mr. and Mrs. Drinkwater, Joan, Hilda, and Les), as well as Gladstone Manitoba. See general notes section for more details.

A loose photograph of Old St. Paul’s College on Ellice Avenue from a photograph scrapbook made by Corporal John Wallace in April 1940. The photograph is likely from page 4 of the scrapbook.

Page 6 of a photograph scrapbook made by Corporal John Wallace in April 1940. Photographs depict the Pavilion in City Park (Assiniboine Park), the Legislature Building off in the distance down Memorial Boulevard, St. Ignatius Church at Corydon Avenue and Stafford Street, the Winnipeg Cenotaph, and acquaintenances of Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy and “Sister Sue”, and two people identified only as “Joan” and “Den”. See general notes section for more details.

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.

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.

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.

Photograph shows Dominion Bridge Company during World War 2 munitions retooling, workers at melting furnace in shot. Date of photograph is approximate, ca. 1940.

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.