Roman Holiday of the 20th century : Scenes of World War II
- AM1562-S05-: 86-40.2
- Item
- [between 1937 and 1947]
Part of City of Vancouver Archives documentary art collection
Roman Holiday of the 20th century : Scenes of World War II
Part of City of Vancouver Archives documentary art collection
Air raids precautions "blackout", Vancouver, 22nd May 1941 (to Chinese)
What about the Japanese Canadians?
Item is a booklet questioning the racist mistreatment of Japanese Canadians in conjunction with their forced removal, dispossession and internment. Includes an outline of measures taken by the government since 1941.
Part of City of Vancouver fonds
Leonard Chow in airforce uniform - 1943
Collector/curator’s description reads: “Circa 1943, Vancouver. Photo of a Leonard Chow wearing an Air Force costume and eating a cookie. Leonard was the first male grandchild of photographer Yucho Chow.”
Wong - Daniel in uniform - 1940s
Collector/curator’s description reads: “Circa 1944/45, Vancouver. Photo of Daniel Wong (also known as Kwok Him Wong) was from Vancouver. He joined the Army in 1944 and started basic training in Maple Creek Saskatchewan. He was assigned the service number K.5554. Daniel was later trained as wireless operator and was slated to join Force 136 in India. When the war in Europe ended in May 1945, the Allies now turned all their attention to bringing an end to the war in the Pacific. They started to plan for an all-out assault on the home islands of Japan. They needed men to volunteer for what could be a suicide mission: the Japanese were expected to defend their homeland to the last man. The invasion was planned for November 1945. And, despite their fears, Daniel and Bing decided to put their names forward: they became members of the Canadian Army Pacific Force, sometimes referred to as the Tiger Force. Fortunately for Daniel, in August of 1945, the U.S. detonated two atomic bombs over Japan, which led to the surrender of the island nation. Back in Vancouver he worked in restaurants and then as a taxi driver and later a produce delivery-truck driver. While making a delivery to an IGA in Surrey just before Christmas, he died suddenly from a massive heart attack. He left behind 3 children and a wife.”
Collector/curator’s description reads: “Circa 1943, Vancouver. Black and white head and shoulders studio portrait of Richard K. Mar. (1917-1969) dressed in uniform. On the cardboard frame, in handwriting, is ‘To Mrs. Buchanan. Very Sincerely Yours, Richard. 1st Can. Para. Bn.’ Richard was the first Chinese Canadian to serve in the First Canadian Parachute Battalion during WWII. He served two years in Europe and was parachuted into Germany as the Allies crossed the Rhine. Years later, Richard recounted what it was like to parachute. He said the first two jumps were exhilarating and fun. But the third jump was frightening as it was real and could mean life and death. After the war, Richard opened up a jewelry store, Richard Mar Jewelry - on East Pender (between Columbia and Main).”
Collector/curator’s description reads: “Circa 1945, Vancouver. Hand painted head and shoulders studio portrait of Richard K. Mar. (1917-1969) in uniform with beret. Richard was the first Chinese Canadian to serve in the First Canadian Parachute Battalion during WWII. He served two years in Europe and was parachuted into Germany as the Allies crossed the Rhine. Years later, Richard recounted what it was like to parachute. He said the first two jumps were exhilarating and fun. But the third jump was frightening as it was real and could mean life and death. After the war, Richard opened up a jewelry store, Richard Mar Jewelry - on East Pender (between Columbia and Main).”
Collector/curator’s description reads: “Circa: 1943, Vancouver. Portrait of WWII soldier, Richard Mar. He was the first Chinese Canadian paratrooper with the First Canadian Battalion. Hand painted colourized head and shoulder studio portrait of Richard K. Mar. (1917-1969) dressed in uniform. On the cardboard frame, in handwriting, is ‘To Lincoln and Jennie. Brother Dick 1st Can. Para. Bn.’ Richard was the first Chinese Canadian to serve in the First Canadian Parachute Battalion during WWII. He served two years in Europe and was parachuted into Germany as the Allies crossed the Rhine. Years later, Richard recounted what it was like to parachute. He said the first two jumps were exhilarating and fun. But the third jump was frightening as it was real and could mean life and death. After the war, Richard opened up a jewelry store, Richard Mar Jewelry - on East Pender (between Columbia and Main).”
Jung - Douglas - portait -1950
Collector/curator’s description reads: “August 24, 1950, Vancouver. Head and shoulders portrait of Douglas Jung in uniform. One two photos from the same session. Douglas Jung served with Force 136 during the Second World War. He would train as a lawyer and become the Chinese Canadian elected to be a member of parliament.”
Collector/curator’s description reads: “1944, Vancouver. Photo of the Ko Bong children (from Victoria) with their father. Left to right: Mary Ko Bong; Peter Ko Bong; Andrew Ko Bong and John Ko Bong. Seated: George Bong Simon.”
Collector/curator’s description reads: “Mid-1940s, Vancouver. Portrait of Louie Y. King, member of Force 136.”
Lim - Herb Lim in uniform - 1944
Collector/curator’s description reads: “Circa 1944, Vancouver. Photo of Herb Lim in his Army uniform. Herb was recruited to join Force 136, the clandestine group of soldiers who were trained by the British and were destined to be dropped in behind Japanese lines in Southeast Asia. After the war, Herb became a businessman and owned a gas station as well as other businesses in and around Chinatown.”
Jung - Douglas - portait -1950
Collector/curator’s description reads: “August 24, 1950, Vancouver. Head and shoulders portrait of Douglas Jung in uniform. One two photos from the same session. Douglas Jung served with Force 136 during the Second World War. He would train as a lawyer and become the Chinese Canadian elected to be a member of parliament.”
Wong - Tommy CG w mother and sister
Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa 1940, Vancouver. Photo of Tommy CG Wong with his mother, Mah Hang and his sister May Wong. This is one of the only photos of Tommy with his mother. His parents separated when he was only six. With his mother returning to China, and his father working in the logging camps, Tommy lived in a tiny boarding-house room with his younger brother. They were alone and had to fend for themselves. On weekends, his father would visit, prepare a meal, and cut it into enough pieces to last the boys for a week. This photo was taken when Tommy's mother finally returned to Canada with his sister.”
Collector/curator's description reads: “C. 1944, Vancouver. Keen Family photo. Front row from left to right: Kay Keen, Mon Ho (Lui) Keen, Donna Wong (the baby), Chew Keen and Beatrice (Keen) Wong. Back row from left to right: Harry Keen, Charlie Keen and Billy Keen.”
Collector/curator's description reads: “1927, Vancouver. Photo of Harden Lee (son of Kempert Lee) posing on a tricycle. Harden joined Force 136 and served in WWII.”
Item is an audio reel containing a recording of Pender Guy Program No. 7. Program contents transcribed from the Pender Guy Card Catalog: "Program Contents: 1. Introduction - Pender Guy Jingle 2. Introduction of program 3. Chinatown Part 2 - Hong Kong 4. Top Notes - Music (Hong Kong Group) 5. Them Bellyful, we hungry-Whalers 6. Documentation - Chinese Canadians in World War 2 7. Chinese Canadian Oral history Project 8. Conclusion - (Dupont letter) - Terry, Nancy."
Pender Guy Program No. 168 - Master
Item is an audio reel containing a recording of Pender Guy Program No. 168. Program contents transcribed from the Pender Guy Card Catalog: "1. Membership cart 2. Music (Pender Guy) - Follow me 3. Pender Guy introduction 4. News - Chinese BBQ Meat update 5. Dead Air 6. Funky Soup stingers 7. The War Years Part 2 8. Dead Air 9. Program and Station ID 10. China Month introduction 11. Dead Air 12. China Month activities 13 Dead Air 14. China Month updates 15. Tommy overtune singer 15. Dead Air 16. What's happening."
Item is an audio reel containing a recording of Pender Guy Program No. 169. Program contents transcribed from the Pender Guy Card Catalog: "'Union Made' Theme 2. ID/Transition 3. 'J.R. Walker - smooth' album 4. Pender Guy introduction 5. 'Cobra' giveaway 6. The War Years: Chinese Canadian 7. Participation in World War 1 and World War 2 - Part 3 8. happening 9. Extro/Transition 10. CFRO membership cart."
Item is an audio reel containing a recording of Pender Guy Program No. 19. Program contents transcribed from the Pender Guy Card Catalog: "1. Introduction - Pender Guy Jingle 2. Introduction of program [B. Wong] 3. War Veterans Program with Jim, Mike, Roy, Mahi 4. [and Community News]."
Item is an audio reel containing a recording of Pender Guy Program No. 13. Program contents transcribed from the Pender Guy Card Catalog: "Program Contents: 1. Introduction - Pender Guy Jingle 2. Introduction of program 3. War Vets Presentation 4. Chinese Canadian Vets reunion 5. Interview with Roy Mah and Wing Wong Oct. 1976 (War Vets, Second World War)."
Item is an audio reel containing a recording of Pender Guy Program No. 12. Program contents transcribed from the Pender Guy Card Catalog: "1. Introduction - Pender Guy Jingle 2. Introduction of program /Line up 3. Cultural gap - Chinese Canadian - Male & racism 4. Paul's Critique of Doug Collins - Writer of article 'Fear and Loathing in Canadian Music' 5. Music - "We are the children" 6. Documentation - World War 2 history 7. War Vet blurb 8. conclusion."
Tac magazine : theatre, film, dance, radio, music
[Troops and boats landing at Kitsilano Beach during war games exercises]
Part of Major Matthews collection
Photograph shows the British Columbia Regiment, D.C.O.R. marching down Eighth Street prior to embarkation overseas and Douglas Bernard, Jack Douglas Bernard and Bernice Bernard
Celebrating Chinese children festival : photo album
Part of Paul Yee fonds
Item is an album of photographs by Leong Dong Bing of events that took place as part of the Celebrating Chinese Children Festival held in Vancouver in April 1943 to raise money for Chinese war refugees. The album is addressed to a school in New Westminster.
Some thoughts on the state of the world in the 1930's : letters to Col. John Edwards Leckie
We'll meet again : Music & memories of the war years
Music of God drowned the music of Mars, Christmas 1943 : [war story]
Lessons of Nuremberg : an address
C.W.A.C. No. 29 Admin Unit Disbandment Day : menu
The folk of Britain : an address
Canadian impressions : an address
Goodbye : lyrics by Don Main, music by Charles Conley
Vers la liberation ... a Dieppe le 19 aout 1942 : extrait du journal de Georges Guibon
[Letter from the Netherlands concerning a Marpole escapee]
First Battalion, The Canadian Scottish Regiment : souvenir programme
[Jack Benny : revised script of his broadcast, Sunday, April 23rd, 1944]
Support the Canadian Aid to Russia Fund