The Collection
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Lord Strathcona Horse on the March, by A.J. Munningspublications Illustration from Art and War - Canadian war memorials, a selection of the works executed for the Canadian war memorials fund to form a record of Canada's part in the great war and a memorial to those Canadians who have made the great sacrifice by P. G. Konody: reproduction of "Lord Strathcona Horse on the March," by A.J. Munnings Click to view… |
Canada, by Burt C. Weston, musicmusic First page of music from Canada, words and music by Burt C. Weston. Listen to Canadian historical sound recordings online at the above link (via Library and Archives Canada's Virtual Gramophone) Click to view… |
Dear Old Pal of Mine by Harold Robe and Gitz Rice, musicmusic First page of music from Dear Old Pal of Mine, words by Harold Robe, music by Gitz Rice. "Dear old pal of mine” was Rice's greatest hit and describes a soldier lamenting his absence from his girlfriend. This song was popularized by the singer John McCormack, who adapted it as his signature tune. (from Moogk, Edward B. “Rice, Gitz (Ingraham).” Encyclopedia of Music in Canada. 2nd Edition. 1992.) Listen to Canadian historical sound recordings online at the above link (via Library and Archives Canada's Virtual Gramophone) Click to view… |
It's a Long Way to Tipperary by Jack Judge and Harry Williams, musicmusic First page of music from It's a Long Way to Tipperary - Sung by the Soldiers of the King, by Jack Judge and Harry Williams. During World War I "It's a Long Way to Tipperary" became popular with the British soldiers and in November 1914 it was recorded by John McCormack. This recording helped to make it one of the most popular songs of the time. (from “A tribute to Jack Judge”. Welcome to Stalybridge Online n.d. 4 Nov. 2011). Listen to Canadian historical sound recordings online at the above link (via Library and Archives Canada's Virtual Gramophone) Click to view… |
The Call to Arms: a descriptive fantasia, by Ezra Read, musicmusic First page of music from The Call to Arms: a descriptive fantasia, by Ezra Read. Read's compositions were intended for the amateur pianist for entertainment for family and friends. For inspiration he often used current events and such is the case for the descriptive fantasy “The Call to Arms”. This is a piano composition with a number of continuous movements with names such as “War Declared” and "Recruiting".(from A brief life of Ezra Read n.d. 4 Nov. 2011) Listen to Canadian historical sound recordings online at the above link (via Library and Archives Canada's Virtual Gramo Click to view… |
No. 15 Rue de Boeschepe. Poperinguedrawings/illustrations Volume 1, JM Sketchbooks: Image of destroyed buildings in the West Belgian town of Poperingue (Poperinge). Click to view… |
Not Pictured By The Daily Papersdrawings/illustrations Volume 1, JM Sketchbooks: Image of battlefield dead, smoke and explosions. Click to view… |
Promotiondrawings/illustrations Volume 1, JM Sketchbooks: Image of casuality on stretcher and the resulting "battlefield promotion" or advancement in rank. Click to view… |
The First German Gas Attack at Ypres, by Gunner W. Robertspublications Illustration from Art and War - Canadian war memorials, a selection of the works executed for the Canadian war memorials fund to form a record of Canada's part in the great war and a memorial to those Canadians who have made the great sacrifice by P. G. Konody: reproduction of "The First German Gas Attack at Ypres," by Gunner W. Roberts Click to view… |