Photograph Album [1930-1946] - City of Vancouver Archives

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Photograph Album [1930-1946]

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AM427-S4-F5

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1930-1946 (Creation)

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Banfield, William Orson

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1 album (714 photographs)

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Banfield, William Orson

(1897-1983)

Biographical history

William Banfield was born in Vancouver, the son of John J. Banfield. John J. Banfield arrived in Vancouver in 1891 and operated a real estate and insurance office. He also served on many civic bodies, including the School Board, the Hospital Board, the Exhibition Association and the Board of Trade. William Orson Banfield graduated from the University of British Columbia with a master's degree in 1923. He worked briefly as a chemical engineer before joining his father's business. In 1934, Banfield formed his own firm, Norwich Agencies, Limited. He sold the firm in 1956 and retired in 1960. Banfield was active in civic affairs: he was elected president of the Vancouver branch of the Red Cross in 1946, president of the Vancouver Rotary Club in 1947, president of the Civic Non Partisan Association in 1956, and Chairman of the Board of Vancouver General Hospital in 1957. In 1961, he was elected to Vancouver City Council as an alderman.

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File is an album containing photographs showing multiple events including: the wedding of Althea Banfield and Harold Fullerton, baby photos of Jane and John Banfield, the Banfield's home at 5575 Angus Avenue, trips to a family farm, trips to Banff, the Exhibition Parade, Vancouver Diamond Jubilee Parade, trips to the Red Deer River, many family portraits, silhouette portraits, and a Royal visit by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Nearly all of the photographs appear to be taken by W.O. Banfield. Album pages contain hand written titles, place names, dates, and names of people.

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File was previously referred to using the identifier CVA 289-005.

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File F5 - Photograph Album [1930-1946]