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Duke Ellington leading Salvation Army Band to kick off Salvation Army fundraiser

Duke Ellington leading Salvation Army Band to kick off Salvation Army fundraiser

Item is a photograph showing Duke Ellington leading the Salvation Army Band for Salvation Army fundraiser. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Duke Ellington, decked in Salvation Army hat, leads the Salvation Army Band at the kick-off of the Salvation Army's $1.7 million Capital Fund Campaign at the Vancouver Court House Friday. The campaign, first in 14 years in Greater Vancouver, is raising finds for five local expansion developments."

European mute swan sitting on nest of four eggs at Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park

European mute swan sitting on nest of four eggs at Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park

Item is a photograph showing European mute swan sitting on nest of four eggs at Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park. Caption from Vancouver Express: "European mute swan sits patiently on her nest in Stanley Park's Lost Lagoon, waiting for her four eggs to hatch. Park board signs warn there is a $100 fine for molesting the graceful birds or their nests. Signs don't deter human hooligans and many of the park's raccoons who are not reluctant to disturb swan's eggs."

Billboard with Vancouver Express ad affixed

Billboard with Vancouver Express ad affixed

Item is a photograph of a billboard with additional letters and a Vancouver Express advertisement affixed. Billboard originally read "We miss you, too…", with the letters glued to the photograph now says "We'll miss you, too..!"

YMCA joggers getting into shape for Miles for Millions walk in front of Seaforth Armoury

YMCA joggers getting into shape for Miles for Millions walk in front of Seaforth Armoury

Item is a photograph showing joggers preparing for Miles for Millions run in front of Seaforth Armoury. Caption from Vancouver Express: "Getting in practice fro Miles for Millions walk set for May 3 are joggers from the YMCA. Runners took advantage of sunny weather to limber up for the mile walk which will start at Seaforth Armoury. Entry forms and details are available from the walk office, 615 Homer, phone 688-2932, and the YMCA."

Portrait of Bill Leithead

Portrait of Bill Leithead

Item is a photograph showing Bill Leithead, architect and president of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and honorary fellow of the American Institute of Architects.

Captain E.D.H. Riddlesdell

Captain E.D.H. Riddlesdell

Item is a photograph showing Captain E.D.H. Riddlesdell holding binoculars. Text affixed to back: "Captain E.G.H. Riddelsdell, master of P & O's largest passenger liner, the 45,000 ton Canberra made his last official call at the port of Vancouver Saturday. The captain will retire when Canberra reaches Southampton on May 14. He first went to sea in 1926 and joined the Orient Line in 1938 commanding his first ship the Orontes in the same year. Subsequent commands have been on Orcades, Orsova, Oriana and Canberra and on numerous Royal Navy ships during the period 1939 to 1947."

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