World War, 1939-1945√

Edgar Williams

00.682.03
Item
ca.1940

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

A man in military uniform, holding a rifle.

Eighth Army Rest Camp, Italy

99.155.45
Item
1944

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

Five men posing for a group photo, some are wearing naval uniform; individuals not identified

Emil George Berg fonds

SCM-RG-0089
Fonds
1916-[199-?]

Fonds consists of material relating to Emil George Berg, known as George, including his military career and his death. Fonds contains four series: History, Military, Correspondence, and Newspaper clippings.

Erecting Victory Loan sign and donor board

MI2.002
Item
[1940]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Erecting sign in front of the town office in Rosetown at the beginning of WWII. Sandbags are piled around a machine gun display.

Eric Rann in Naples, Italy

99.155.39
Item
1944

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

Three men in naval uniforms in Naple Italy, 1944; Eric Rann is identified on the far right.

Five uniformed men standing outside

MI2.004
Item
[1940]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

5 uniformed men on steps of the Rosetown Hotel - 3 are army, 2 navy. Picture taken on the west side veranda.

Gaudeamus Igitur 'Therefore Rejoice'

IHM.2020.0081
Item
2005

Part of Book Collection

Two copies of a 328-page paperback book detailing the military campaigns of the Canadian Army during World War 2. One of the copies is signed by the author A. Donald McKay.

George de Bussac

14.177.41
Item
ca.1941

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

Black and white photograph of George de Bussac in military uniform, standing on a tractor

Gerhard Herzberg fonds

MG 440
Fonds
1902-2006 (inclusive); 1935-1999 (predominant)

This fonds contains material relating to the personal and professional life of Gerhard Herzberg and his wife, Luise Herzberg. In particular, it contains correspondence with family, friends and colleagues, most notably from the period 1933-1949. Some articles are included.

Herzberg, Gerhard

Glenn Cecil Cowan and Leo Martin Cowan

00.688.01
Item
ca.1942

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

Two men standing together in front of two cars. One of the men is in military uniform

Grace Taylor Milne Collection

MG 491
Fonds
1933-1968 (inclusive) ; 1937-1941 (predominant)

This collection primarily contains materials acquired by Grace Taylor during the three years she spent in Japan, just prior to the outbreak of World War II. In addition, the collection includes diaries from Grace, her husband and their daughter; and numerous family photographs.

Milne, Grace E. (nee Taylor)

Group of men in front of the Continental Hotel Canada Bar, Pirius, Greece"

99.155.42
Item
ca.1944

Part of Biggar Photograph Collection

29 men, most in naval uniform, posing for a group photo on a street in Pirius, Greece
Written on the back in pencil: "Continental Hotel Canada bar Pirius Greece Eric Rann Standing top right"