The Collection
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The Camosun, editorial, 1917, page 2publication The December 1917 Camosun editorial concludes: "To the relatives of Lieutenants Robin Gray and William Cutler, we extend our deepest sympathy. Both of the boys were intimately connected with the school's life in athletic and dramatic circles and the news of their deaths was a source of grief to their many personal friends." Click to view… |
The Daily Colonist, April 11, 1917, front pagepublication The front page of the Colonist refers to British advances on the Hindenberg Line, the line of German defenses in Northeastern France. On April 9,1917 the Canadian Corps attacked Vimy Ridge, a key position on the Hindenberg Line. By April 12, 1917 the military objectives had been met, but at a heavy price in casualties. Click to view… |
Daily Colonist, August 5, 1914, front pagepublication The Daily Colonist, August 5, 1914: The United Kingdom declared war on Germany, August 4th, 1914. Canada, as member of the Commonwealth, was therefore brought into the conflict. Click to view… |
The Daily Colonist, November 11, 1918, front pagepublication The Daily Colonist front page from November 11, 1918, announces the end of hostilities in Europe, as well as the news of local celebrations: At midnight tonight Vancouver turned out in full force to celebrate peace. Within a few minutes after the Canadian press wire had brought the news ... thousands of motor cars and tens of thousands of pedestrians were on the main streets ... Click to view… |
Willows Camp Entertainment, handbillephemera Handbill describing complimnetary entertainment by Officers and Men of the H.M.S. Lancaster, Tuesday July 17th at 7:30 pm Y.M.C.A. Hut. Willows Camp, from the Joseph B. Clearihue fonds. Program includes songs and music selections including "There's Only One England" and "Deep Blue Sea." Click to view… |
The Daily Colonist, September 14, 1918, inside pagepublication A page from the Daily Colonist reveals that while the newspaper documented the losses and events of the War in the local context, daily life continued, as evidenced by adverisements for clothing stores and bakeries. Click to view… |
September 15, 1918, inside pagepublication A page from the Daily Colonist records the losses of local armed forces personnel on European warfronts. Click to view… |
The Camosun, Lest We Forget, 1919publication Victoria High School publication The Camosun, memorial card 1919: To him who ne'er returns be eternal honour. May he march across the fields of France forever in man's memory! Forever may the sun at rising and At setting color the horizon with the Blood of his sacrifice ... Click to view… |
"Mail from Canada Arriving at the Front/Reading the Newspapers," Canada in Khaki publication Image from Canada in Khaki. See link above to read Canada in Khaki online (via Internet Archive). Click to view… |