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Thomas, Major G.D. photographic series [graphic material]. G. D. Thomas

Hierarchical level:

Series

Date:

1939-1945.

Reference:

R8214-1-8-E

Type of material:

Photographs

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

186098

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Major G. D. Thomas fonds

Thomas, Major G.D. photographic series
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Date(s):

1939-1945.

Place of creation:

Ontario

Extent:

72 photographs : col. transparencies (Kodachrome) ; 35mm.

Language of material:

English

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The fonds consists of seventy two 35 mm Kodachrome slides, taken by Mr. Thomas when he was a member of the Second Regiment, The photos taken during the Second World War are thought to have been taken at Camp Niagara.

Included are:

Royal Tour, 1939. Seven photos of the Governor General's Horse Guard, Toronto, either practising for its role as escort to the King and Queen during the Royal Tour of 1939, or immediately before their use as escorts.

2nd Reserve Regiment, GGHG, July 1941, at Camp Niagara. Five images show manoeuvres at a training camp; one is of kit inspection; and six are of unidentified groups of officers.

2nd Reserve Regiment, GGHG, June 1942, at Camp Niagara. Sixteen photos of soldiers on manoeuvres; on route march (?); interior of a mess tent, evidently laid out for a presentation; groups of soldiers; groups of officers.

2nd Reserve Regiment, GGHG, June 1943 1943 and winter 1943-44. Sixteen photos of artillerymen with howitzers and mortars during training; soldiers practising skiing.

2nd Reserve Regiment, GGHG, undated. Two photos of a group of officers picnicing; two photos of a soldier in gas mask at the Commanding Officer's bell tent.

VE Day in Toronto. Seventeen photos of crowds of celebrants in downtown Toronto, showing some of their activities.

Photos are in container 2001006675.

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Custodial history:

In the possession of Mr. Thomas, until passed on to Mr. John D. Thomas.

Source:

Private

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2001-00681-0
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Graphic (photo)

[Consultation90 Open]

Volume [R8214] 1

[Consultation 90 Open]

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Copyright: Expired.
Credit: G. D. Thomas / Library and Archives Canada / copy no.

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