Queen Elizabeth and King George VI
- 91.03.979B
- Stuk
- 1939
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
The King and Queen standing in front of the caboose of a train
Queen Elizabeth and King George VI
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
The King and Queen standing in front of the caboose of a train
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
A large crowd of people standing behind a tri-coloured fabric partition
Behind the crowd is a white banner which reads : "Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar"
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
A large crowd is gathered
In the foreground, standing behind a cloth barrier are children all wearing tri-coloured sashes
In the background Union jack flags are strung up with a sign that says "Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar"
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
A group of 17 young men standing together. All are wearing tri-coloured sashes
Written on the back in blue ink: "Alma McLeod CP K Covey Taken by Alma when King George VI Queen Elizabeth at Biggar. Keith Noble Ron Burgess Bill Frazer Bill Holland Don Noble Don Ross Morley Lee Mervin Liso Marcelle Lund... Back - Bursson -Bushey Red McKay Front Billy Pickett (son of Victoria Pickett)"
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
Man in overalls identified as Jerry R. McLeod, head engineer - lead train (or referred to as the 'Guard Train') of The Royal Visit Train entourage, June 3, 1939.
Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
A very large crowd gathered, all facing in one direction
They are standing over train tracks
In the backgroud, towards where the crowd is facing, Many Union Jack flags are strung up in rows and a white banner is hung which says "Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar"
Written on the back in blue ink: "King George IV 1939?"
Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mum) in Biggar, Saskatchewan
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
Queen Elizabeth, (commonly referred to as the Queen Mum) can be seen standing on the back of a train caboose waving to a crowd of people in Biggar, Saskatchewan. Union Jack flags and a sign reading "...Your majesties" can be seen in the background.
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Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
A large crowd of people has gathered
In the distance, buildings, Union Jack flags, and a banner reading "Welcome Your Majesties To Biggar" can be seen
'The Queen' in Biggar, Saskatchewan
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
Queen Elizabeth (later commonly known as 'the Queen Mum') standing on a stage in front of a very large crowd during a stopover in Biggar, Saskatchewan while on their Royal Tour in the summer of 1939.
His excellency, the right honorable Vincent Massey, Governor of Canada
Part of Howard Jackson Collection
His excellency, the right honorable Vincent Massey, Governor of Canada being welcomed to Yorkton by His Worship Mayor Dr. M. C. Novak
CNR Crew At Royal Visit in Biggar, Saskatchewan
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
22 men, some in white overalls and hats, posing for a group photo
Mayor Jones and Queeen Elizabeth II
Part of Biggar Photograph Collection
The mayor of Biggar, Saskatchewan, Lionel Jones, shaking hands with Queen Elizabeth II
Companion of the Order of Canada - W.P. Thompson
Roland Michener, Governor General of Canada, placing the medal around W.P. Thompson's neck; unidentified people in background.
Bio/Historical Note: W.P. Thompson was the third president of the University of Saskatchewan (1949–1959).
Companion of the Order of Canada - W.P. Thompson
W.P. Thompson signs the register while Roland Michener, Governor General of Canada, stands in background. A male aide stands at left in foreground.
Bio/Historical Note: W.P. Thompson was the third president of the University of Saskatchewan (1949–1959).
Companion of the Order of Canada - W.P. Thompson
W.P. Thompson (wearing medal) standing with Roland Michener, Governor General of Canada, and Hilda Neatby.
Bio/Historical Note: W.P. Thompson was the third president of the University of Saskatchewan (1949–1959).