Unveiling of paintings brought as gifts to Vancouver
- AM177-F01-: CVA 612-190
- Item
- 1936
Unveiling of paintings brought as gifts to Vancouver
Unveiling of paintings brought as gifts to Vancouver
Mace-bearer Alexander McKay, first mace bearer
The mace is formally presented, 21st August 1936
Sir Percy and entourage enter Crystal Ballroom, Hotel Vancouver, August 21st 1936
Sir Percy, the Mayor, and Mrs. McGeer retiring from ceremony
Sir Percy visits Shaughnessy Military Hospital
Sir Percy visits Shaughnessy Military Hospital
Mayoral parties and distinguished citizens cruise around English Bay on board "Fispa"
The golden keys; silhouette of skyline of Vancouver
Sir Percy replies to Mayor McGeer
Sir Percy Vincent is presented with golden key to the city
Union of Canadian Municipalities Convention
Indian village at back of Lumberman's Arch, Golden Jubilee
At back of Lumberman's Arch, Indian village, 1936
Western Canada annual air show, Vancouver Airport, Aug. 1st 1936
Item is a photograph showing six men in front of an airplane at the Western Canada annual air show. Note under title written by Major Matthews: "Left to right: Joseph (Indian name Splahk-tum) from Tswassen, also spelt Che-woet-sun. (Ladner). 2. A school boy; son of Chief Jack Stogan. 3. Chief Jack Stogan, Indian name Semilano, of Musqueam, 4. Chief Moses Joseph, of Ustlawn, North Vancouver. 5. Chief Jimmy Jimmy, Indian name Swahsh, about 80, of Kowtain (A.J. Khatsahlano calls it Showsham). 6. Councillor Stanley Joseph, brother of Chief Moses. The Indians were invited to greet some "first" aeroplane; afterwards went up in it, flew above Vancouver, etc. Being in radiophone contact with ground, Indians were asked to comment as they passed over familiar places, to listeners of air pagaent. Chief Jimmy Jimmy commented most."
Indian canoe log jumping, Coal Harbour
Canoes capsizing, Indian canoe races, Coal Harbour, August 15th, 1936
Canoes capsizing, Indian canoe races, Coal Harbour, August 15th, 1936
Chief Mathias of Capilano, and Scout Grey Eagle of United States
Mayor G.G. McGeer and Scout Grey Eagle at Indian aquatic sports, Coal Harbour
Mayor's Golden Jubilee Parade, Granville Street at Dunsmuir
Mayor McGeer, Chief Mathias of Capilano, and Hawaiian troupe in Mayor's car
Colonel Hilliam places wreath on cenotaph
The French Consul, Vimy Ridge memorial service
His worship G.G. McGeer, Vimy Ridge service
German veterans, Vimy Ridge service, cenotaph
Group of officials, Vimy Ridge memorial service
"Spencer's Remnants" (war veterans) approaching cenotaph
March past of veterans, Cambie Street grounds
Vancouver Veterans Battalion, color party, Cambie Street grounds
Mystic Shriners arrive, C.P.R. Pier "D"
Mystic Shriners Parade, Hastings Street near Howe
Mystic Shriners Parade, Hastings Street near Granville
Replicas of crown jewels on exhibition, David Spencer Ltd.
Replicas of crown jewels on exhibition, David Spencer Ltd.
Replicas of crown jewels on exhibition, David Spencer Ltd.
Veterans Battalion, and Mayor McGeer, Col. John Leckie, Cambie Street grounds
Vancouver Veterans Battalion placing wreath on cenotaph
Vancouver Veterans Battalion, before placing wreath
Vancouver Veterans Battalion mascot, Hastings Street near Homer
American Legion mascot parades, Hastings Street at Hamilton
Vancouver Veterans Battalion approaching Cambie Street