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Lawrence - Louis and Edna-wedding - 1940s - BW [black and white]

Collector/curator?s description reads: ?1940s, Vancouver (518 Main St). L to R: Howard Fair (full name John Howard Stillman Fair); Louis Sterling Lawrence (1927-2013), Edna Lillian Lawrence; and an unidentified woman. Louis Sterling Lawrence (June 21, 1927-October 18, 2013) was born in Fredericton, NB and came to Vancouver after WWII. A right-handed boxer, who liked to do battle from a deep crouch, he had a solid record in his five-year professional career. He won 20 fights, lost two, and had four draws. Half his victories came through knockouts. His career culminated in 1955 when he won Canada's middleweight boxing championship. After winning the title, the fighter never boxed again. He relinquished the title through inactivity after two years. Louis was employed by Canadian Pacific Railway/ Via Rail and retired after 38 years of service. Louis died in 2013 at the age of 86. Note: John Howard Fair (b: June 22 1928- died 1988).?

Zesko - David and Helen - wedding - 1942

Collector/curator’s description reads: “November 8, 1942, Vancouver. Wedding photo of David Zesko (age 32) and Helen Klimec (18) [19]. The couple also paid to have a copy of this photo hand painted, which they framed. David Zesko was b: July 17, 1910, d: April 5, 1974. Helen Zesko (nee Klimec) was b: Nov. 12, 1912 [1923], d: Nov. 3, 2012.”

Jessie Chow and Fred Chan wedding

Collector/curator’s description reads: “August 14, 1946, Vancouver. Wedding of Jessie Chow (Yucho Chow's youngest daughter) to Fred Chan (second from left). Also in the photo is Philip Chow (Yucho Chow's youngest son) and Ying Chow (wife of Jack Chow, another son of Yucho).”

Zesko - David and Helen with wedding party - 1942 - colour

Collector/curator’s description reads: “November 8, 1942, Vancouver. Hand colourized wedding photo of David Zesko (32) and Helen Klimec (18) and their entire wedding party. L to R - Joe Gerczye; Jim Petruk; Pete Nikolayuk, (all friends of the groom David); David Zesko; Helen (Klimec) Zesko; Nellie Klimec (sister of bride); Mary Czepil (one of Helen's first friends in Richmond); Annie Bykus (Helen's friend from Poland).”

Wu - Kenneth and Lila (Yip) - wedding - 1930s

Collector/curator’s description, reads: “Early 1930s, Vancouver. On-location photo of a wedding and guests. Wedding was between Kenneth (Kien Yeh) Wu and Lila (Mee Lai) Yip. Front row (L to R): Kew Dock Yip; Andrew Yip; Kenneth Wu (grom); Lila Yip (bride); Lee Shee (mother of bride); Mae Yip and Lilyanne Yip. Flower girls: Mickey Yip (left) and Lorna Yip (right). Second row far right: Yip Sing (father of the bride standing behind the bridge); and Blake Wilson (far right). Back: Dick Yip (standing behind Yip Sing).”

Young Norman and Elsie - wedding - 1942

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1942, Vancouver. Wedding photo of Norman Young and Elise (Lim) Wong. Yung Woon Won (Norman Won Young) arrived in Canada in September 1923. He was one of the last to enter Canada as the Chinese Exclusion Act [Chinese Immigration Act, 1923] had gone into effect on July 1, 1923. A provision in [the] Act allowed people already in transit to enter Canada. Norman worked at the famous banquet restaurant in Vancouver's Chinatown called the W.K. Gardens.”

Wong - Thomas and Juney - 1945

Collector/curator’s description reads: “July 26, 1945, Vancouver. Wedding photo of Tommy and Juney Wong. Inscription reads ‘To Mr. & Mrs. Wong Chew Lip. With best wishes from Juney and Tommy. July 26, 1945.’ Tommy is wearing his Air Force uniform. He served with the RCAF during the Second World War. This photo was found in the archives of Ming Wo Cookware (formerly known as Ming Wo Hardware).”

Wong - Edward and Adeline - wedding late 1930s

Collector/curator’s description reads: “Circa late 1930s, Vancouver. Wedding of Edward Wong to Adeline Mah and their wedding party. Left to right: Bill Con; Unidentified man; Edward Wong; Adeline Mah; Amy Wong; unidentified flower girl; and Winne Con.”

Walter - Armin and Evelina - wedding - 1943

Collector/curator’s description reads: “November 1943, Vancouver. Wedding photo of Armin Walter and Evelina Gilda Clozza. The couple met in Ocean Falls, British Columbia and married there. However, on a trip to Vancouver they decided to get dressed up in their wedding outfits and have an official wedding photo taken.”

Wong - Ben and Pearl - wedding

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1931, Vancouver. Wedding photo of Ben Wong to Pearl Goon along with their wedding party. Left to right: Mildred Goon; May Louie; Pearl Goon; George May; Ben Wong; Nellie Yuen; and Anita Jang.”

Unidentified mixed-raced wedding - late 1940s

Collector/curator’s description reads: “Late 1940s, Vancouver. Unidentified wedding photo of an unidentified mixed-race couple. Man on the far left is John Howard Fair who came from the U.S. In the U.S. his surname was Sargent. Names of bride and groom are unknown. As is the name of the woman on the far right.”

Unidentified Italian couple - wedding - 1930s

Collector/curator’s description reads: “C. 1930, Vancouver. Wedding photo of an unidentified couple, likely Italian Canadians. Only name known is that of Dominic BiFolch (back row, second from right). From 1931-1958 he who owned Columbia Barbershop, which was located at 335 Columbia Street.”

Unidentified Chinese couple - Mae and Sun - wedding - 1943

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1943, Vancouver. Wedding photo of Mae and Sun (surname unknown) along with their bridal party. Helena Wong is second from left. The frame contains handwriting that reads ‘To Mr. & Mrs. Wong and Helena’ which refers to Wong Chew Lip and his wife who were the owners of Ming Wo Cookware. Helena Wong was their daughter.”

Tomljenovich - Jakov & Marija (Prpich) - wedding - 1929

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1920, Vancouver. Hand painted photo of Jakov & Marija (Prpich) Tomljenovich on their wedding day. Jakov arrived in Canada around 1926. Mary came later and the two married in Canada on May 16, 1929. Yucho Chow took their wedding photo. Over the course of his life, Jack worked in every resource sector: mining, sawmill, fishing, logging. Their greatest aspiration is that their children would get an education. And, indeed, three of their children went on to university.”

Tomljenovich - Jakov and Marija (Prpich) wedding party -1929

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1929, Vancouver (23 West Pender). Wedding photo of Jack (Jakov) and Mary (Marija) Tomljenovich and their family and friends. The couple would have five children. Jakov arrived in Canada around 1926. Mary came later and the two married in Canada in 1929. Yucho Chow took their wedding photo. Over the course of his life, Jack worked in every resource sector: mining, sawmill, fishing, logging. Their greatest aspiration is that their children would get an education. And, indeed, three of their children went on to university.”

Thom - Henry and Winnie - wedding party - 1946

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1946, Vancouver. Wedding photo of Henry Thom to Winnie (nee Chu) Thom. Best Man is David Thom (Henry's younger brother); Groomsman is James Chew (Henry's nephew); Maid of Honour is Jean (nee Chu) Law (the bride's youngest sister); and Bridesmaid, Bessie Chew (Henry's niece).”

Simmons - Waclaw and Jennie - wedding - 1948

Collector/curator’s description reads: “March 20, 1948, Vancouver. Photo of the wedding of Waclaw and Jennie Simmons. Photo also shows their wedding party. Waclaw was from a Polish family who had changed their name from Szymanski. Jennie was Italian and was the only Canadian born child in her family. Her mother gave birth to her at age 46. Only some of the other people have been identified. Far left, Bob Michael; unknown; John Simmons; Waclaw; Jennie; unknown; Nelli Kovich; and unknown. The two flower girls are also unknown. Jennie was proud that her wedding photos were taken by Yucho Chow.”

Streifel - Bill and Eva - wedding - 1947

Collector/curator’s description reads: “February 7, 1947, Vancouver. Wedding photo of William Paul Streifel (1918-1996) to Marie Eva Richter (1919-2006). William was born in Fox Valley, Saskatchewan. Marie was born in Prelate, Saskatchewan. Married in February 1947, William and Eva were both from Saskatchewan and both were of German descent. They had come to Vancouver together, got married and saved every penny they had. (They were, however, willing to spend a little extra to have their wedding photo painted.) Not long after this picture was taken the couple paid $400 for a plot of land on East 55th Avenue in Vancouver. There they built a little stucco bungalow and raised three children. They lived in that humble, little house until they both passed away.”

Sulina - Bartol and Jovana - 1937

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1937, Vancouver. Photo of a Croatian Canadian bride and groom with their wedding party and many guests. The groom is Bartol Sulina and his new bride is Jovana Sulina (nee Malatestinie). There are so many people squeezed into this wide photo that part of a studio light and boxes can be seen on the left side of the photograph.”

Tenisci - Fred and Emily - wedding - 1945

Collector/curator’s description reads: “June 16, 1945, Vancouver. Wedding photo of Fred and Emily Tenisci. Fred was Italian and, during the Second World War, was a sympathizer of Mussolini and the Italian fascist party. As a result of his sympathies, Fred spent part of the war in an internment camp in Petawawa, Ontario where other Italians were also housed.”

Sierpina - Walter and Mary - wedding - 1949

Collector/curator’s description reads: “November 12, 1949, Vancouver (518 Main Street). Photo taken 2 days after the sudden death of Yucho Chow. Photo likely taken by one of his sons. Wedding of Walter and Mary Sierpina. They were married at St. Casimir's Church at 27th and Fraser. But then came to Chinatown for their photos.”

Sierpina - Walter and Mary - wedding - 1949

Collector/curator’s description reads: “November 12, 1949, Vancouver (518 Main Street). Photo taken 2 days after the sudden death of Yucho Chow. Photo likely taken by one of his sons. Wedding of Walter and Mary Sierpina. They were married at St. Casimir's Church at 27th and Fraser. But then came to Chinatown for their photos. L to R: Jean Berger; Zygmunt Joblonski, Ann Faye; John Kubat; Walter Sierpina; Mary (?) Sierpina; Violet Hopkins; Anton (last name not provided); and Kay Kozakiewicz.”

Seifert - wedding and Lemmerich wedding - 1948

Collector/curator’s description reads: “April 20, 1948, Vancouver. Photo from the wedding of Peter Mathew Seifert (1924-2008) and Frances Mari Lemmerich (1920-2016). Both were of German descent and originally from Saskatchewan. Peter served in WWII and after being discharged in 1946, he became an accountant. It was while working as a bookkeeper at a cannery camp at Bones Bay, B.C. that he met Frances. They married in the spring of 1948 and continued to work at season canneries around the province for several more years.”

Pigin - Emilio and Nora - wedding

Collector/curator’s description reads: “Early 1930s, Vancouver. Wedding photo of Emilio Pigin and Nora (nee Clozza). On the far right is Nora's sister Terazina Girone. And on the far left is Nora's brother, Alec Clozza.”

Pigin - Emilio and Nora - wedding

Collector/curator’s description reads: “Early 1930s, Vancouver. Wedding photo of Emilio Pigin and Nora (nee Clozza) along with their families. Back row (L to R): Alex Clozza; ? Prodrich (Russian family friend); Unknown man; Unknown man; Nellie Clozza; Unknown man (Nellie's boyfriend); and Livia Cantarutti (nee Clozza). Front row (L to R): Rosina Clozza; Emilio Pigin; Nora Pigin (nee Clozza) and Terazine Girone.”

Mayer - Joe and Milka wedding - 1937

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1937, Vancouver. Photo of Joe & Milka Mayer on their wedding day. Back row (L-R): Ante Majercovic, Katy Kalanj, Joe Mayer (Groom), Nada Dosen, Mile Dosen, Mile Majerovic and unknown. Front row (L-R): Polly Kalanj, Milka Mayer (Bride), Mary Kosovic.”

Matkovic - George and Irene - wedding - 1947

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1947, Vancouver. Photo of George Matekovic and Irene Matkovic (nee Canic) on their wedding day and with their large bridal party. Back row (left to right): unidentified man, unidentified, unidentified, Joe Nakara, George Matkovic (groom), Irene Matkovic (bride), Anne Nakara (nee Pavich), and three unidentified men. Front Row (left to right): Mary Kosovic, Mary Hecimovic, unidentified, unidentified, Rosemary Canic (flower girl), Mary Car, Mary Canic, Ann Canic (sisters of the bride); and an unidentified woman.”

Lee - Albert and Daisy - wedding - 1940s

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1940s, Vancouver. Wedding photo of Albert Lee and Daisy (?). Daisy is not wearing a wedding dress. The couple could not afford to buy a fancy wedding dress. So Daisy made a suit that matched her husband's.”

Lichtenwald - Jake and Norma - wedding - 1950

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1950, Vancouver. Wedding portrait of Jake Lichtenwald and Norma (nee Brown). Jake was a first generation German immigrant b: 1915-1977. Jake was disqualified from WWII service due to latent TB. Norma was a first generation British 1923-1988.”

Lawrence - Louis and Edna - wedding - 1940s - colour

Collector/curator’s description reads: “Mid-1940s, Vancouver. Hand coloured wedding photo of Leonard and Edna Lawrence. It is the mid-1940s and Louis, who is from New Brunswick, marries the love of his life, Edna. Louis would be best known for his boxing career. In 1950, he turned professional boxer. Sparring in 25 bouts, he won 15 of those matches with a knockout. In 1955, Louis was crowned Canada's middleweight boxing champion. For some reason, after winning that title, he never boxed again. Louis worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway/Via Rail and raised four children with Edna.”

Lane - Leonard and Adeline - wedding - 1949

Collector/curator’s description reads: “October 1, 1949, Vancouver (518 Main Street). Wedding portrait of Leonard and Adeline Lane. Bio Leonard Lane: Leonard was a staff person in the BC Association for the Advancement of Coloured People. He was also one of the original members of the Unity Credit Union, which extended loans to members of the Black community. He was the Credit Union's treasurer for 8 of its 9 years. Lenora, the daughter, asked Adeline about her memories of Yucho Chow and the day the photo was taken. Adeline "...doesn't remember that much but she said my dad asked some other Black people in the community where they should go for pictures and Mr. Chow's name came up. They went to his studio to have the photos taken. A good guess would be that his studio was in Chinatown as the community around the AME church was not very far from there. My mom says he was very nice and made them feel comfortable and welcomed. She doesn't remember if he spoke good English but says it must have been pretty good as there was no problem understanding each other. She remembers when they got there he had them remove their coats and said Okay, let's get to it! She remembers someone showing them where and how to stand but whether it was Mr. Chow or someone else she doesn't know.’"

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