Lifeboats on SS Prince Rupert at the Alert British Columbia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Coasters (Ships) / Ships – Ferries / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation Image No.: CN005763 CSTMC/CN Collection Royal Canadian Navy Destroyers Shepherding Convoy [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: Royal Canadian Navy Subject: Ships - Naval convoys / Cargo ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Equipment and supplies Image No.: CN005766 CSTMC/CN Collection Launching a lifeboat from SS Lady Rodney [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject:Ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation Image No.: CN005764 CSTMC/CN Collection Convoy going out Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Ships - Naval convoys / Cargo ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Equipment and supplies Image No.: CN005765 CSTMC/CN Collection Three-year-old Wilma Miles Wearing Gas Mask Barry, South Wales 1940 © Wilma Gravenor née Miles / BBC WW2 People’s War http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/04/a5960504.shtml

Stop 1:

On the Ship from Liverpool to Halifax

Part A:

 August 6th 1940

 

Themes

Evacuation

Guest Children

Sailing

Homesickness

Leaving family and friends

Safety precautions: lifeboat drills, gas masks, life jackets

Characters

Anne

George

Group of children of different ages

Nurse

Stop Description: Anne and George stand on the deck of the ship the SS Hilary, with other children of all ages around them. All are waving; all wearing British school uniforms, with gas-mask cases slung over their shoulders; some have teddy bears, dolls, suitcases, etc. George and Anne meet a nurse who gives them life jackets.

 

Anne: George, stand here and we can see Mummy and Daddy!

George: (shouting) Goodbye Mum! Bye Dad!

[Anne cries, George tries to look brave.]

Anne: I wish we did not have to go such a long way away from home to be safe!

George: Don’t worry Anne, I bet Canada will be a jolly good place to live.

[Woman in a nurse’s uniform comes out and talks to the children; holding life jackets.]

Nurse: Alright children, we have to run a life boat drill before dinnertime. Take these life vests and put on your gas masks. Take your luggage too.

[Nurse hands life jackets to George and Anne]

Nurse: See all these boats around us? Together they are called a Convoy. They are here to keep us safe. But we may need to get into the lifeboats someday and we need to be prepared.

[Anne wearing her gas mask and life jacket; George only wearing the life vest, holding the gas mask.]

George: Oh but I hate wearing my gas mask; the rubber smells funny!

Anne: Come along George or we will get in trouble!

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Lifeboats on SS Prince Rupert at the Alert British Columbia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Coasters (Ships) / Ships – Ferries / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation Image No.: CN005763 CSTMC/CN Collection Lifeboats on SS Prince Rupert at the AlertLifeboats on SS Prince RupertSS Prince Rupert at the Alert Lifeboats on SS Prince RupertSS Prince Rupert at the AlertBritish Columbia, CanadaBritish Columbia, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Coasters (Ships) / Ships – Ferries / World War, 1939-1945 - TransportationSubject: Coasters (Ships) / Ships – Ferries / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation Subject:Image No.:Image No.: CN005763 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Image No.: CN005763 Royal Canadian Navy Destroyers Shepherding Convoy [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: Royal Canadian Navy Subject: Ships - Naval convoys / Cargo ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Equipment and supplies Image No.: CN005766 CSTMC/CN Collection Royal Canadian Navy Destroyers Shepherding ConvoyRoyal Canadian Navy Destroyers Shepherding Convoy Royal Canadian Navy destroyers shepherding convoy safely into an unidentified British port at the conclusion of a successful wartime Atlantic crossing [s.l.], [n.d.][s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: Royal Canadian NavyPhotographer:Photographer: Royal Canadian Navy Subject: Ships - Naval convoys / Cargo ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Equipment and supplies Subject:Subject: Ships - Naval convoys / Cargo ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Equipment and supplies CN005766 Image No.: CN005766Image No.:Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Launching a lifeboat from SS Lady Rodney [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject:Ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation Image No.: CN005764 CSTMC/CN Collection Launching a lifeboat from SS Lady RodneyLaunching a lifeboat from SS Lady RodneySS Lady RodneyLaunching a lifeboat from the SS Lady Rodney SS Lady Rodney[s.l.], [n.d.][s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Photographer:Photographer: unknownSubject:Ships / World War, 1939-1945 - TransportationSubject:Ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation Subject:Image No.: CN005764Image No.: CN005764 CSTMC/CN Collection Image No.:CSTMC/CN Collection Convoy going out Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Ships - Naval convoys / Cargo ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Equipment and supplies Image No.: CN005765 CSTMC/CN Collection Convoy going outConvoy going out Convoy going out. Canadian destroyers, in line astern, steam out to sea to take up their positions in convoy Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Photographer:Subject: Ships - Naval convoys / Cargo ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Equipment and suppliesSubject: Ships - Naval convoys / Cargo ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Equipment and supplies Subject:Image No.: CN005765 Image No.: CN005765 Image No.: CN005765CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Three-year-old Wilma Miles Wearing Gas Mask Barry, South Wales 1940 © Wilma Gravenor née Miles / BBC WW2 People’s War http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/04/a5960504.shtml Three-year-old Wilma Miles Wearing Gas MaskThree-year-old Wilma Miles Wearing Gas Mask Wilma Miles Wearing her gas mask, three years old Barry, South WalesBarry, South Wales 19401940 © Wilma Gravenor née Miles / BBC WW2 People’s War http://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/04/a5960504.shtml © Wilma Gravenor née Miles / BBC WW2 People’s Warhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/ww2peopleswar/stories/04/a5960504.shtml Stop 1: On the Ship from Liverpool to Halifax  August 6th 1940 Part A:
  ThemesThemes Evacuation EvacuationGuest ChildrenGuest Children SailingSailing Homesickness HomesicknessLeaving family and friends Safety precautions: lifeboat drills, gas masks, life jacketsSafety precautions: lifeboat drills, gas masks, life jackets Characters Leaving family and friends
CharactersAnneAnne GeorgeGeorgeGroup of children of different ages Group of children of different ages NurseNurse
Stop Description:Stop Description: Anne and George stand on the deck of the ship the SS Hilary, with other children of all ages around them. All are waving; all wearing British school uniforms, with gas-mask cases slung over their shoulders; some have teddy bears, dolls, suitcases, etc. George and Anne meet a nurse who gives them life jackets. Anne and George stand on the deck of the ship the , with other children of all ages around them. All are waving; all wearing British school uniforms, with gas-mask cases slung over their shoulders; some have teddy bears, dolls, suitcases, etc. George and Anne meet a nurse who gives them life jackets. SS HilarySS Hilary

  Anne: Anne: George, stand here and we can see Mummy and Daddy! George: George: (shouting)(shouting) Goodbye Mum! Bye Dad!
[Anne cries, George tries to look brave.]
George: Don’t worry Anne, I bet Canada will be a jolly good place to live. SS Hilary[Anne cries, George tries to look brave.]Anne: Anne: I wish we did not have to go such a long way away from home to be safe!
George:
[Woman in a nurse’s uniform comes out and talks to the children; holding life jackets.][Woman in a nurse’s uniform comes out and talks to the children; holding life jackets.]
Nurse: Nurse: Alright children, we have to run a life boat drill before dinnertime. Take these life vests and put on your gas masks. Take your luggage too.
[Nurse hands life jackets to George and Anne][Nurse hands life jackets to George and Anne]
Nurse: Nurse: See all these boats around us? Together they are called a Convoy. They are here to keep us safe. But we may need to get into the lifeboats someday and we need to be prepared.
[Anne wearing her gas mask and life jacket; George only wearing the life vest, holding the gas mask.][Anne wearing her gas mask and life jacket; George only wearing the life vest, holding the gas mask.]
George: George: Oh but I hate wearing my gas mask; the rubber smells funny!
Come along George or we will get in trouble!     Anne: Anne:

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Seaman aboard the SS Prince Rupert Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Ships – Ferries / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Sailor Image No.: CN005770 CSTMC/CN Collection Corvette of the Royal Canadian Navy in a convoy protecting merchant ships from U-boat attacks [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: Royal Canadian Navy Subject: Ships - Naval convoys / Cargo ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Equipment and supplies Image No.: CN005767 CSTMC/CN Collection Loading supplies on the SS Lady Hawkins, docked at Halifax Harbour Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Ships / World War, 1939-1945 – Transportation / Equipment and supplies Image No.: CN005768 CSTMC/CN Collection Canadian National Exchange Services handling women and children’s clothing [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: World War, 1939-1945 - Equipment and supplies / War effort / Gifts Image No.: CN005769 CSTMC/CN Collection Naval machine gunner on upper deck [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Ships - Naval convoys / World War, 1939-1945 – Transportation / Royal Canadian Navy – Sailor Image No.: CN005804 CSTMC/CN Collection Royal Canadian Air Force Kittyhawk fighter [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: P-40 (Fighter planes) / Fighter planes / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 - Aerial operations Image No.: CN001924 CSTMC/CN Collection

Stop 1:

On the Ship from Liverpool to Halifax

Part B:

August 9th 1940

 

Themes

Convoy

Merchant Navy

War effort

War work

Sailing / ships

Train

Airplanes

Characters

Sailor (Jack)

George

Stop Description: George is up on the deck of the ship without Anne. He talks to a sailor who is washing the deck.

 

George: Hello! My name is George. What’s yours?

Sailor: My name is Jack. Is this your first time on a boat young man?

[George shakes his head yes.]

George: Yes Sir! My sister Anne and I are going to stay with the MacTavish family in Vancouver until the war is over.

Sailor: That is a long way away for a young lad. You could travel from Liverpool to Paris ten times in that distance! How will you travel all the way across the country?

[George stretches his arms out wide to show the size of the country.]

George: We are taking a train! Daddy says the train goes all the way from Halifax to Vancouver. It has to cross eight whole provinces to get there! I have a map so I will always know where I am.

Sailor: Well, that is a big adventure! I don’t usually ride in trains. I am in the British Merchant Navy, so I travel on ships. This one is helping to win the war.

George: Wow! How does it do that?

[Sailor imagines the things the Merchant Navy does as he explains.]

Sailor: I ride with convoys like this one to help make sure supplies that come from Canada, like food, weapons and many other things, get safely to Britain for our troops. I also keep a watch out for enemy U-boats that torpedo our ships.

George: You have a very important job!

Sailor: Maybe when you grow up, George, you will be in the Merchant Navy.

George: Maybe I will! But I think I would rather fly an airplane.

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Seaman aboard the SS Prince Rupert Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Ships – Ferries / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Sailor Image No.: CN005770 CSTMC/CN Collection Seaman aboard the SS Prince RupertSeaman aboard the SS Prince Rupert SS Prince RupertSeaman aboard the SS Prince Rupert SS Prince RupertCanadaCanada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Ships – Ferries / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Sailor Subject:Subject: Ships – Ferries / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Sailor CN005770 Image No.: CN005770Image No.:Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Corvette of the Royal Canadian Navy in a convoy protecting merchant ships from U-boat attacks [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: Royal Canadian Navy Subject: Ships - Naval convoys / Cargo ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Equipment and supplies Image No.: CN005767 CSTMC/CN Collection Corvette of the Royal Canadian Navy in a convoy protecting merchant ships from U-boat attacksCorvette of the Royal Canadian Navy in a convoy protecting merchant ships from U-boat attacks Corvette of the Royal Canadian Navy in a convoy protecting merchant ships from U-boat attacks [s.l.], [n.d.][s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: Royal Canadian NavyPhotographer: Royal Canadian Navy Photographer:Subject: Ships - Naval convoys / Cargo ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Equipment and suppliesSubject: Ships - Naval convoys / Cargo ships / World War, 1939-1945 - Transportation / Equipment and supplies Subject:Image No.: CN005767Image No.: CN005767 Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Loading supplies on the SS Lady Hawkins, docked at Halifax Harbour Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Ships / World War, 1939-1945 – Transportation / Equipment and supplies Image No.: CN005768 CSTMC/CN Collection Loading supplies on the SS Lady Hawkins, docked at Halifax HarbourLoading supplies on the SS Lady Hawkins, docked at Halifax Harbour SS Lady HawkinsLoading supplies on the Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada SS Lady HawkinsSS Lady Hawkins, docked at Halifax HarbourHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada[n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknown Photographer:Photographer: unknownSubject: Ships / World War, 1939-1945 – Transportation / Equipment and suppliesSubject: Ships / World War, 1939-1945 – Transportation / Equipment and supplies Image No.: CN005768 Image No.:Image No.: CN005768 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Canadian National Exchange Services handling women and children’s clothing [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: World War, 1939-1945 - Equipment and supplies / War effort / Gifts Image No.: CN005769 CSTMC/CN Collection Canadian National Exchange Services handling women and children’s clothingCanadian National Exchange Services handling women and children’s clothing Canadian National Exchange Services handling women and children’s clothing for shipment overseas [s.l.], [n.d.] Subject:Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown [s.l.], [n.d.]Photographer:Subject: World War, 1939-1945 - Equipment and supplies / War effort / Gifts Subject:Subject: World War, 1939-1945 - Equipment and supplies / War effort / Gifts Image No.: CN005769 CN005769 Image No.:Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Naval machine gunner on upper deck [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Ships - Naval convoys / World War, 1939-1945 – Transportation / Royal Canadian Navy – Sailor Image No.: CN005804 CSTMC/CN Collection Naval machine gunner on upper deckNaval machine gunner on upper deck Defence measures aboard SS Prince Rupert. Naval machine gunner stationed behind specially protected post on upper deck SS Prince Rupert[s.l.], [n.d.][s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown unknown Photographer:Photographer:Subject: Ships - Naval convoys / World War, 1939-1945 – Transportation / Royal Canadian Navy – Sailor Ships - Naval convoys / World War, 1939-1945 – Transportation / Royal Canadian Navy – Sailor Subject:Subject:Image No.: CN005804 Image No.: CN005804 Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Royal Canadian Air Force Kittyhawk fighter [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: P-40 (Fighter planes) / Fighter planes / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 - Aerial operations Image No.: CN001924 CSTMC/CN Collection Royal Canadian Air Force Kittyhawk fighterRoyal Canadian Air Force Kittyhawk fighter A Royal Canadian Air Force Kittyhawk fighter from underneath [s.l.], [n.d.][s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: P-40 (Fighter planes) / Fighter planes / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 - Aerial operationsSubject:Subject: P-40 (Fighter planes) / Fighter planes / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 - Aerial operations Image No.: CN001924Image No.:Image No.: CN001924 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Stop 1: On the Ship from Liverpool to Halifax Part B: August 9th 1940
  ThemesThemes ConvoyConvoy Merchant NavyMerchant NavyWar effortWar effort War workWar work Sailing / shipsSailing / shipsTrainTrain AirplanesAirplanes
Characters Characters Sailor (Jack)Sailor (Jack) GeorgeGeorge
Stop Description:Stop Description: George is up on the deck of the ship without Anne. He talks to a sailor who is washing the deck. George is up on the deck of the ship without Anne. He talks to a sailor who is washing the deck.

  George: Hello! My name is George. What’s yours? George:
Sailor: Sailor: My name is Jack. Is this your first time on a boat young man?
[George shakes his head yes.][George shakes his head yes.]
George: George: Yes Sir! My sister Anne and I are going to stay with the MacTavish family in Vancouver until the war is over.
Sailor: Sailor: That is a long way away for a young lad. You could travel from Liverpool to Paris ten times in that distance! How will you travel all the way across the country?
[George stretches his arms out wide to show the size of the country.] [George stretches his arms out wide to show the size of the country.]
George: We are taking a train! Daddy says the train goes all the way from Halifax to Vancouver. It has to cross eight whole provinces to get there! I have a map so I will always know where I am.
Well, that is a big adventure! I don’t usually ride in trains. I am in the British Merchant Navy, so I travel on ships. This one is helping to win the war. George: Sailor: Sailor:
George: Wow! How does it do that? George:
[Sailor imagines the things the Merchant Navy does as he explains.][Sailor imagines the things the Merchant Navy does as he explains.]
Sailor: I ride with convoys like this one to help make sure supplies that come from Canada, like food, weapons and many other things, get safely to Britain for our troops. I also keep a watch out for enemy U-boats that torpedo our ships. Sailor:
George: You have a very important job! George:
Sailor: Sailor: Maybe when you grow up, George, you will be in the Merchant Navy.
George: George: Maybe I will! But I think I would rather fly an airplane.

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The Atlantic terminus of the Canadian National Railways; the SS Majestic in Halifax Harbour Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Passenger ships / Railroads -- Yards / Mooring of ships / Majestic (Steamship) Image No.: CN003290 CSTMC/CN Collection Ship at dock in Halifax Harbour Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Halifax (Nova Scotia) / Cargo ships / Transportation/ Equipment and supplies Image No.: CN004885 CSTMC/CN Collection Rationing in Britain during the Second World War, 1942 Tray containing the ration book for a Mr. Norman Franklin, and his weekly rations of sugar, tea, margarine, “national butter,” lard, eggs, bacon and cheese. Ministry of Information Second World War Official Collection Imperial War Museum, D 7958 Troops at Halifax Harbour, marching from train to ship en route overseas Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Halifax (Nova Scotia) / Canadian National Railways / World War, 1939-1945 / Armed forces - Soldiers Image No.: CN005772 CSTMC/CN Collection Milk cows grazing on second-cut alfalfa Georgetown, Ontario, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Cattle - Feeding and feeds / Georgetown (Ont.) Image No.: CN004624 CSTMC/CN Collection

Stop 2:

Halifax Harbour

Part A:

August 16th 1940

 

Themes

Guest Children

Homesickness

Halifax Harbour

Soldiers

War effort

Rationing / food

Characters

Anne

George

Stop Description: George and Anne having a conversation as they enter Halifax Harbour, standing on the back deck of the boat looking out.

 

[George points toward the dock, Anne stands beside him; both look excited.]

George: Look! This must be Halifax Harbour!

Anne: The city sure looks busy! Look at all those people on the docks!

[George patting his stomach and Anne giving him a stern look.]

George: I hope they have sweets for us!

Anne: George! How can you think about sweets at a time like this!?

George: I haven’t had any in a very long time! Father said they don’t have ration books in Canada, and we can eat whatever we want.

Anne: [sighs] Always thinking about your stomach!

[Anne looking a little sad; George grabbing the railing looking out.]

Anne: I miss Mummy and Daddy terribly. I hope the MacTavishes are nice.

George: I think this is a smashing good adventure! Besides, Mummy says we will be home before we know it. Just look at all those soldiers on the dock! At this rate, Ol’ Hitler won’t be around for long!

[George imagining cows in a field; Anne looking annoyed.]

George: I wonder if the MacTavishes live on a farm. Maybe I’ll get to milk cows!

Anne: They don’t live on a farm, silly. Mr. MacTavish works for a shipping company just like Daddy.

George: Still, they could have cows …

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The Atlantic terminus of the Canadian National Railways; the SS Majestic in Halifax Harbour Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Passenger ships / Railroads -- Yards / Mooring of ships / Majestic (Steamship) Image No.: CN003290 CSTMC/CN Collection The Atlantic terminus of the Canadian National Railways; the SS Majestic in Halifax HarbourThe Atlantic terminus of the Canadian National Railways; the SS Majestic in Halifax Harbour SS MajesticThe Atlantic terminus of the Canadian National Railways; the SS Majestic in Halifax Harbour SS MajesticHalifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Passenger ships / Railroads -- Yards / Mooring of ships / Majestic (Steamship) Subject:Subject: Canadian National Railways / Passenger ships / Railroads -- Yards / Mooring of ships / Majestic (Steamship)Image No.: CN003290Image No.:Image No.: CN003290 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Ship at dock in Halifax Harbour Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Halifax (Nova Scotia) / Cargo ships / Transportation/ Equipment and supplies Image No.: CN004885 CSTMC/CN Collection Ship at dock in Halifax Harbour Ship at dock in Halifax Harbour Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [n.d.] Ship at dock in Halifax Harbour[n.d.]Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknownSubject: Halifax (Nova Scotia) / Cargo ships / Transportation/ Equipment and suppliesSubject:Subject: Halifax (Nova Scotia) / Cargo ships / Transportation/ Equipment and supplies Image No.: CN004885Image No.: CN004885 Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Rationing in Britain during the Second World War, 1942 Tray containing the ration book for a Mr. Norman Franklin, and his weekly rations of sugar, tea, margarine, “national butter,” lard, eggs, bacon and cheese. Ministry of Information Second World War Official Collection Imperial War Museum, D 7958 Rationing in Britain during the Second World War, 1942Rationing in Britain during the Second World War, 1942 Rationing in Britain during the Second World War, 1942 Tray containing the ration book for a Mr. Norman Franklin, and his weekly rations of sugar, tea, margarine, “national butter,” lard, eggs, bacon and cheese.Tray containing the ration book for a Mr. Norman Franklin, and his weekly rations of sugar, tea, margarine, “national butter,” lard, eggs, bacon and cheese. Ministry of Information Second World War Official Collection Ministry of Information Second World War Official CollectionMinistry of Information Second World War Official CollectionImperial War Museum, D 7958Imperial War Museum, D 7958 Troops at Halifax Harbour, marching from train to ship en route overseas Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Halifax (Nova Scotia) / Canadian National Railways / World War, 1939-1945 / Armed forces - Soldiers Image No.: CN005772 CSTMC/CN Collection Troops at Halifax Harbour, marching from train to ship en route overseasTroops at Halifax Harbour, marching from train to ship en route overseasHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada unknown Imperial War Museum, D 7958Troops at Halifax Harbour, marching from train to ship en route overseas Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada[n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknown Photographer:Photographer: Subject: Halifax (Nova Scotia) / Canadian National Railways / World War, 1939-1945 / Armed forces - SoldiersSubject:Subject: Halifax (Nova Scotia) / Canadian National Railways / World War, 1939-1945 / Armed forces - SoldiersImage No.: CN005772Image No.:Image No.: CN005772 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Milk cows grazing on second-cut alfalfa Georgetown, Ontario, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Cattle - Feeding and feeds / Georgetown (Ont.) Image No.: CN004624 CSTMC/CN Collection Milk cows grazing on second-cut alfalfaMilk cows grazing on second-cut alfalfa Milk cows grazing on second-cut alfalfa Georgetown, Ontario, CanadaGeorgetown, Ontario, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Cattle - Feeding and feeds / Georgetown (Ont.) Subject: Cattle - Feeding and feeds / Georgetown (Ont.) Subject:Image No.: CN004624Image No.:Image No.: CN004624CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Stop 2: Halifax Harbour Part A: August 16th 1940
  ThemesThemes Guest ChildrenGuest Children HomesicknessHomesickness Halifax HarbourHalifax Harbour Soldiers Soldiers War effortWar effortRationing / foodRationing / food
Characters Characters AnneAnne George George
Stop Description:Stop Description: George and Anne having a conversation as they enter Halifax Harbour, standing on the back deck of the boat looking out. George and Anne having a conversation as they enter Halifax Harbour, standing on the back deck of the boat looking out.

  [George points toward the dock, Anne stands beside him; both look excited.] [George points toward the dock, Anne stands beside him; both look excited.]
George: Look! This must be Halifax Harbour! George:
Anne: Anne: The city sure looks busy! Look at all those people on the docks!
[George patting his stomach and Anne giving him a stern look.] [George patting his stomach and Anne giving him a stern look.]
George: George: I hope they have sweets for us!
Anne: Anne: George! How can you think about sweets at a time like this!?
George: George: I haven’t had any in a very long time! Father said they don’t have ration books in Canada, and we can eat whatever we want.
Anne: Anne: [sighs] [sighs] Always thinking about your stomach!
[Anne looking a little sad; George grabbing the railing looking out.] [Anne looking a little sad; George grabbing the railing looking out.]
Anne: Anne: I miss Mummy and Daddy terribly. I hope the MacTavishes are nice.
George: George: I think this is a smashing good adventure! Besides, Mummy says we will be home before we know it. Just look at all those soldiers on the dock! At this rate, Ol’ Hitler won’t be around for long!
[George imagining cows in a field; Anne looking annoyed.] [George imagining cows in a field; Anne looking annoyed.]
I wonder if the MacTavishes live on a farm. Maybe I’ll get to milk cows! George: George:
Anne: Anne: They don’t live on a farm, silly. Mr. MacTavish works for a shipping company just like Daddy.
George: George: Still, they could have cows …

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The Nova Scotian Hotel coffee shop Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 1937 Photographer: unknown Subject: Hotels / Nova Scotian (Hotel: Halifax, N.S.) / Coffee shops Image No.: CN001172 CSTMC/CN Collection Two young evacuees from Great Britain, standing at Bonaventure Station Montreal, Quebec, Canada August 1941 Photographer: unknown Subject: World War, 1939-1945 - Children / Great Britain / Refugee children / Immigrants - Canada Image No.: CN005773 CSTMC/CN Collection Life goes on in wartime, London, England, 1940 A young boy named Leslie plants a Union Flag into the pile of rubble and debris, which is all that is left of his home, following an air raid on London. Ministry of Information Second World War Official Collection Imperial War Museum, D 1303 Children in an Anderson Shelter, being served tea by their mother [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: World War II > Air Raid Shelters > Home Front Image No.: TNA (PR0)INF14 -14 Photo courtesy of The National Archives of the UK

Stop 3:

Halifax

Part A:

August 18th 1940

 

Themes

Differences in foods

Tea

Rationing

War

Bombs

Anderson Shelter

Characters

Anne

George

Waitress

Stop Description: The children are waiting in the hotel cafe for Mrs. MacTavish to come downstairs. They meet a waitress and have a conversation about tea.

 

[The children walk into the café; Anne gestures toward the stools and the children sit down.]

Anne: We need to wait here for Mrs. MacTavish to get ready. Let’s have some tea.

George: This place sure is posh! If my friend Johnny could see me now he’d be some sore!

[George swiveling on the stool; Anne holding up the menu and looking at it.]

Anne: George, please be careful. We do not want to get into trouble. There sure are some strange foods on this menu. Hamburgers? Maple syrup? Corn on the cob?

George: I don’t care what it is, as long it's not bully beef and potatoes!

[George looks at the cakes under the glass covers on the counter; the waitress comes into scene, talks to the children.]

George: I want chocolate cake for lunch!

Waitress: Listen to your accent! Did you children just come from England?

George: Yes, we arrived yesterday on the SS Hilary!

[The waitress sets down two mugs of tea in front of the children, both look at their cups; puzzled.]

George: What is this pouch in my tea cup?

Waitress: Have you never had a cup of tea before? You’re a British boy!

George: Oh, I have had lots of tea, but not like this!

Waitress: That’s called a tea bag. I guess you still do it the old fashioned way over there, eh?

[George takes a sip and makes a funny face; Anne pours milk into her tea.]

George: It tastes ok, but I think I like how Mummy makes it better.

Waitress: [laughs] Where is your mummy now?

George: She is back home in Birkenhead, England. We came here because Hitler keeps sending noisy planes over and dropping bombs. Mum thinks we will catch cold sleeper in the Anderson shelter every night.

Waitress: Well, enjoy your stay in Canada!

Together: Thank you!

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The Nova Scotian Hotel coffee shop Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 1937 Photographer: unknown Subject: Hotels / Nova Scotian (Hotel: Halifax, N.S.) / Coffee shops Image No.: CN001172 CSTMC/CN Collection The Nova Scotian Hotel coffee shopThe Nova Scotian Hotel coffee shop The Nova Scotian Hotel coffee shop Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 19371937 Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Photographer:Subject: Hotels / Nova Scotian (Hotel: Halifax, N.S.) / Coffee shopsSubject:Subject: Hotels / Nova Scotian (Hotel: Halifax, N.S.) / Coffee shops Image No.: CN001172Image No.:Image No.: CN001172CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Two young evacuees from Great Britain, standing at Bonaventure Station Montreal, Quebec, Canada August 1941 Photographer: unknown Subject: World War, 1939-1945 - Children / Great Britain / Refugee children / Immigrants - Canada Image No.: CN005773 CSTMC/CN Collection Two young evacuees from Great Britain, standing at Bonaventure StationTwo young evacuees from Great Britain, standing at Bonaventure Station Two young evacuees from Great Britain, standing at Bonaventure Station Montreal, Quebec, CanadaMontreal, Quebec, Canada August 1941August 1941 Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: World War, 1939-1945 - Children / Great Britain / Refugee children / Immigrants - Canada Subject:Subject: World War, 1939-1945 - Children / Great Britain / Refugee children / Immigrants - CanadaImage No.: CN005773Image No.:Image No.: CN005773 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Life goes on in wartime, London, England, 1940 A young boy named Leslie plants a Union Flag into the pile of rubble and debris, which is all that is left of his home, following an air raid on London. Ministry of Information Second World War Official Collection Imperial War Museum, D 1303 Life goes on in wartime, London, England, 1940Life goes on in wartime, London, England, 1940 Life goes on in wartime, London, England, 1940A young boy named Leslie plants a Union Flag into the pile of rubble and debris, which is all that is left of his home, following an air raid on London. Ministry of Information Second World War Official Collection A young boy named Leslie plants a Union Flag into the pile of rubble and debris, which is all that is left of his home, following an air raid on London. Ministry of Information Second World War Official Collection Ministry of Information Second World War Official CollectionImperial War Museum, D 1303Imperial War Museum, D 1303 Imperial War Museum, D 1303 Children in an Anderson Shelter, being served tea by their mother [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: World War II > Air Raid Shelters > Home Front Image No.: TNA (PR0)INF14 -14 Photo courtesy of The National Archives of the UK Children in an Anderson Shelter, being served tea by their motherChildren in an Anderson Shelter, being served tea by their mother Children in an Anderson Shelter, being served tea by their mother [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Photographer:Subject: World War II > Air Raid Shelters > Home FrontSubject: World War II > Air Raid Shelters > Home Front Subject:Image No.: TNA (PR0)INF14 -14Image No.: Image No.: TNA (PR0)INF14 -14Photo courtesy of The National Archives of the UKPhoto courtesy of The National Archives of the UK Stop 3: Halifax Part A: August 18th 1940
  ThemesThemesDifferences in foods Differences in foods Tea Tea RationingRationing WarWarBombs Bombs Anderson Shelter Anderson Shelter
CharactersCharacters AnneAnne GeorgeGeorgeWaitress Waitress
Stop Description:Stop Description: The children are waiting in the hotel cafe for Mrs. MacTavish to come downstairs. They meet a waitress and have a conversation about tea. The children are waiting in the hotel cafe for Mrs. MacTavish to come downstairs. They meet a waitress and have a conversation about tea.
  [The children walk into the café; Anne gestures toward the stools and the children sit down.] [The children walk into the café; Anne gestures toward the stools and the children sit down.]
Anne: Anne: We need to wait here for Mrs. MacTavish to get ready. Let’s have some tea.
George: George: This place sure is posh! If my friend Johnny could see me now he’d be some sore!
[George swiveling on the stool; Anne holding up the menu and looking at it.] [George swiveling on the stool; Anne holding up the menu and looking at it.]
George, please be careful. We do not want to get into trouble. There sure are some strange foods on this menu. Hamburgers? Maple syrup? Corn on the cob? Anne: Anne:
George: I don’t care what it is, as long it's not bully beef and potatoes! George:
[George looks at the cakes under the glass covers on the counter; the waitress comes into scene, talks to the children.][George looks at the cakes under the glass covers on the counter; the waitress comes into scene, talks to the children.]
George: George: I want chocolate cake for lunch!
Waitress: Listen to your accent! Did you children just come from England? Waitress: George: Yes, we arrived yesterday on the
George: SS Hilary!SS HilarySS Hilary!
[The waitress sets down two mugs of tea in front of the children, both look at their cups; puzzled.] [The waitress sets down two mugs of tea in front of the children, both look at their cups; puzzled.]
George: George: What is this pouch in my tea cup? Waitress:Waitress: Have you never had a cup of tea before? You’re a British boy!
George: George: Oh, I have had lots of tea, but not like this!
Waitress:Waitress: That’s called a tea bag. I guess you still do it the old fashioned way over there, eh?
[George takes a sip and makes a funny face; Anne pours milk into her tea.] [George takes a sip and makes a funny face; Anne pours milk into her tea.]
George: It tastes ok, but I think I like how Mummy makes it better. George:
Waitress:Waitress: [laughs] [laughs] Where is your mummy now?
George: She is back home in Birkenhead, England. We came here because Hitler keeps sending noisy planes over and dropping bombs. Mum thinks we will catch cold sleeper in the Anderson shelter every night. George:
Waitress:Waitress: Well, enjoy your stay in Canada!
Together: Together: Thank you!

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Interior view of colonist car reconverted from sleeping car Canada 1944 Photographer: unknown Subject: Railroads - Cars / Railroads - Passenger-cars Image No.: CN004254 CSTMC/CN Collection A porter checking on a child in a sleeping car Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Sleeping cars (Railroads) / Children / Porters Image No.: CN005491 CSTMC/CN Collection Members of the third contingent of evacuee children from Britain arriving in Montreal July 7, 1940 The Montreal Gazette Collection, 1968-140 Library and Archives Canada, PA-142400 Intercolonial Railway locomotive No. 97 Nova Scotia, Canada ca 1905 Photographer: unknown Subject: Intercolonial Railway (Canada) / Steam locomotives Image No.: CN000389 CSTMC/CN Collection Brakeman waving from back of locomotive [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Railroads - Employees Image No.: CN005774 CSTMC/CN Collection First train over Centralized Traffic Control, Pacific Junction Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada October 2, 1941 Photographer: unknown Subject: Steam locomotives / Centralized Traffic Control / World War, 1939-1945 Image No.: CN005775 CSTMC/CN Collection

Stop 4:

Train from Halifax to Montreal

Part A:

August 19th 1940

 

Themes

Guest Children and Press Coverage

War work

Centralized Traffic Control system

Railway work/jobs

Intercolonial Railway

Immigration

Characters

Anne

George

Mrs. MacTavish

Man with newspaper

Stop Description: Anne and George board a train with Mrs. MacTavish and sit in a train car with a man holding a newspaper. Anne notices a picture of Guest Children coming off a boat on the front page, and she and the man talk.

 

Anne: This is a different looking train than in England.

Mrs. MacTavish: That’s because this car turns into a sleeping car at night; the seats fold down then.

[Anne points to the newspaper in the man’s hands.]

Anne: George, look! It’s our friends coming off the boat on the front page of that newspaper!

[Man puts down the paper, talks to the children.]

Man: Why, that is exciting, isn’t it! My father came from England; where are you from?

Anne: Birkenhead, near Liverpool. Our father helps build ships there.

Man: My father came from a city called Brighton in southern England. He moved here in 1900 when there was lots to do with the railway.

George: What was his job?

Man: He was a brakeman for the Intercolonial Railway — that’s what they used to call this track.

Man: He wanted me to work for the railway, but there weren’t many jobs when I got old enough to work, so I had to move away to Boston.

Anne: So you live far away from your family, just like George and I.

Man: Yes, but I am back to help with the war effort. I want to do my part but the United States isn’t in the war.

Anne: What are you doing to help?

Man: I am helping to make a new railway-signal system.

[George and Anne look puzzled.]

Anne: A new signal system?

Man: Yes, we need to make sure that trains can move fast on the tracks but never crash into each other. We have to move trains carrying soldiers, steel and other things to put on the ships going to Europe. The faster we can do it, the better chance we have of winning this war!

[Anne and George look happy.]

Anne: I am glad Canada is so eager to help! When I get to Vancouver, I am going to join the Junior Red Cross.

Man: That is a fine idea. Every little bit helps!

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Interior view of colonist car reconverted from sleeping car Canada 1944 Photographer: unknown Subject: Railroads - Cars / Railroads - Passenger-cars Image No.: CN004254 CSTMC/CN Collection Interior view of colonist car reconverted from sleeping carInterior view of colonist car reconverted from sleeping car Interior view of colonist car reconverted from sleeping car CanadaCanada 19441944 Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Railroads - Cars / Railroads - Passenger-cars Subject:Subject: Railroads - Cars / Railroads - Passenger-carsImage No.: CN004254Image No.:Image No.: CN004254 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection A porter checking on a child in a sleeping car Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Sleeping cars (Railroads) / Children / Porters Image No.: CN005491 CSTMC/CN Collection A porter checking on a child in a sleeping carA porter checking on a child in a sleeping car A porter checking on a child in a sleeping car CanadaCanada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Sleeping cars (Railroads) / Children / Porters Subject:Subject:Image No.: Subject: Sleeping cars (Railroads) / Children / PortersImage No.: CN005491Image No.: CN005491CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Members of the third contingent of evacuee children from Britain arriving in Montreal July 7, 1940 The Montreal Gazette Collection, 1968-140 Library and Archives Canada, PA-142400 Members of the third contingent of evacuee children from Britain arriving in MontrealMembers of the third contingent of evacuee children from Britain arriving in Montreal Members of the third contingent of evacuee children from Britain arriving in Montreal, Canada July 7, 1940July 7, 1940 The Montreal Gazette Collection, 1968-140 The Montreal Gazette Collection, 1968-140The Montreal Gazette Collection, 1968-140Library and Archives Canada, PA-142400Library and Archives Canada, PA-142400Library and Archives Canada, PA-142400 Intercolonial Railway locomotive No. 97 Nova Scotia, Canada ca 1905 Photographer: unknown Subject: Intercolonial Railway (Canada) / Steam locomotives Image No.: CN000389 CSTMC/CN Collection Intercolonial Railway locomotive No. 97Intercolonial Railway locomotive No. 97 Intercolonial Railway locomotive No. 97 Nova Scotia, CanadaNova Scotia, Canada ca 1905ca 1905 Photographer: unknown unknown Photographer:Photographer:Subject: Intercolonial Railway (Canada) / Steam locomotivesSubject:Subject: Intercolonial Railway (Canada) / Steam locomotives Image No.: CN000389 Image No.:Image No.: CN000389CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Brakeman waving from back of locomotive [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Railroads - Employees Image No.: CN005774 CSTMC/CN Collection Brakeman waving from back of locomotive Brakeman waving from back of locomotive unknown Brakeman waving from back of locomotive[s.l.], [n.d.][s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: Subject: Canadian National Railways / Railroads - EmployeesSubject:Subject: Canadian National Railways / Railroads - Employees Image No.: CN005774Image No.:Image No.: CN005774 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection First train over Centralized Traffic Control, Pacific Junction Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada October 2, 1941 Photographer: unknown Subject: Steam locomotives / Centralized Traffic Control / World War, 1939-1945 Image No.: CN005775 CSTMC/CN Collection First train over Centralized Traffic Control, Pacific JunctionFirst train over Centralized Traffic Control, Pacific Junction First train over Centralized Traffic Control, Pacific Junction Moncton, New Brunswick, CanadaMoncton, New Brunswick, Canada October 2, 1941October 2, 1941 Photographer: unknownPhotographer: Photographer: unknownSubject: Steam locomotives / Centralized Traffic Control / World War, 1939-1945 Subject:Subject: Steam locomotives / Centralized Traffic Control / World War, 1939-1945Image No.: CN005775Image No.:Image No.: CN005775 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Stop 4: Train from Halifax to Montreal Part A: August 19th 1940
  ThemesThemes Guest Children and Press Coverage Guest Children and Press CoverageWar workWar work Centralized Traffic Control systemCentralized Traffic Control system Railway work/jobs Railway work/jobs Intercolonial RailwayIntercolonial RailwayImmigrationImmigration
Characters Characters AnneAnne GeorgeGeorgeMrs. MacTavishMrs. MacTavish Man with newspaper Stop Description: Man with newspaper
Stop Description: Anne and George board a train with Mrs. MacTavish and sit in a train car with a man holding a newspaper. Anne notices a picture of Guest Children coming off a boat on the front page, and she and the man talk. Anne and George board a train with Mrs. MacTavish and sit in a train car with a man holding a newspaper. Anne notices a picture of Guest Children coming off a boat on the front page, and she and the man talk.
  Anne: Anne: This is a different looking train than in England. That’s because this car turns into a sleeping car at night; the seats fold down then. Mrs. MacTavish:

Mrs. MacTavish:
[Anne points to the newspaper in the man’s hands.] [Anne points to the newspaper in the man’s hands.]
Anne: George, look! It’s our friends coming off the boat on the front page of that newspaper! Anne:
[Man puts down the paper, talks to the children.] [Man puts down the paper, talks to the children.]
Man: Man: Why, that is exciting, isn’t it! My father came from England; where are you from?
Anne: Anne: Birkenhead, near Liverpool. Our father helps build ships there.
Man: Man: My father came from a city called Brighton in southern England. He moved here in 1900 when there was lots to do with the railway.
George: George: What was his job?
Man: Man: He was a brakeman for the Intercolonial Railway — that’s what they used to call this track.
Man: He wanted me to work for the railway, but there weren’t many jobs when I got old enough to work, so I had to move away to Boston. Man:
Anne: Anne: So you live far away from your family, just like George and I.
Man: Yes, but I am back to help with the war effort. I want to do my part but the United States isn’t in the war. Man:
Anne: Anne: What are you doing to help?
Man: Man: I am helping to make a new railway-signal system.
[George and Anne look puzzled.] [George and Anne look puzzled.]
Anne: Anne: A new signal system?
Yes, we need to make sure that trains can move fast on the tracks but never crash into each other. We have to move trains carrying soldiers, steel and other things to put on the ships going to Europe. The faster we can do it, the better chance we have of winning this war! Man: Man:
[Anne and George look happy.] [Anne and George look happy.]
Anne: Anne: I am glad Canada is so eager to help! When I get to Vancouver, I am going to join the Junior Red Cross.
Man: Man: That is a fine idea. Every little bit helps!

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Coffee is served to the troops at Montreal's Central Station Montreal, Québec, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Coffee / Soldiers / Central Station (Montréal, Québec) / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female Image No.: CN002002 CSTMC/CN Collection Troops waiting for train Montréal, Québec, Canada 1942 Photographer: unknown Subject: Soldiers - Canada / World War, 1939-1945 - Canada / Canada - Armed forces - Transportation Image No.: CN000445 CSTMC/CN Collection High above the ship, this warmly clad lookout keeps careful watch for U-boats [s.l], [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Ships / Naval Convoy / Sailors - Canada / World War, 1939-1945 - Canada / Canada – Royal Canadian Navy - Transportation Image No.: CN005776 CSTMC/CN Collection Young Army recruit Victor Leblanc kissing his mother as he departs for training camp Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada ca 1940 Photographer: unknown Subject: Soldiers - Canada / World War, 1939-1945 - Canada / Canada - Armed forces - Transportation Image No.: CN005777 CSTMC/CN Collection

Stop 5:

Montreal

Part A:

August 20th 1940

 

Themes

Home front / war work

Soldiers

Canadian Army

U-boats

Victory Bonds

Characters

Anne

George

Mrs. MacTavish

Two Canadian soldiers

Stop Description: George, Anne and Mrs. MacTavish get off the train at Montreal Station; in the lobby, George sees two soldiers dressed in Canadian uniforms. He runs over to talk to them and they tell him about their part in the war.

 

George: Look over there! Soldiers!

[George runs over to the soldiers, talks to them.]

George: Hello, my name is George. Are you going to go fight Hitler?

Soldier 1: [laughs] Yes son, we sure are! We're on our way to Halifax to meet the other soldiers.

George: My sister and I just came from England on a big ship called the SS Hilary ! Be careful of the U-boats in the water; they are very scary.

Soldier 2: Don’t worry about them, we will find those subs and get ‘em before they get us!

[Soldier 1 bends down so that he is same height as George.]

Soldier 1: I have a nephew about your age; he is busy collecting scrap metal to help the war effort.

George: When I get to Vancouver I am going to help out too.

[Soldier 1 stands back up, straightens hat.]

Soldier 1: Good idea, George. There are lots of ways you can help. You can also get a paper route and use the money to buy Victory Bonds.

Soldier 2: Well, we better go catch our train!

Soldier 1 and 2: Goodbye George!

[The soldiers wave to George as they walk away; George gives them a salute.]

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Coffee is served to the troops at Montreal's Central Station Montreal, Québec, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Coffee / Soldiers / Central Station (Montréal, Québec) / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female Image No.: CN002002 CSTMC/CN Collection Coffee is served to the troops at Montreal's Central StationCoffee is served to the troops at Montreal's Central Station Coffee is served to the troops at Montreal's Central Station Montreal, Québec, CanadaMontreal, Québec, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Coffee / Soldiers / Central Station (Montréal, Québec) / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, FemaleSubject: Subject: Coffee / Soldiers / Central Station (Montréal, Québec) / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, FemaleImage No.: CN002002Image No.:Image No.: CN002002 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Troops waiting for train Montréal, Québec, Canada 1942 Photographer: unknown Subject: Soldiers - Canada / World War, 1939-1945 - Canada / Canada - Armed forces - Transportation Image No.: CN000445 CSTMC/CN Collection Troops waiting for trainTroops waiting for train Troops waiting for train Montréal, Québec, CanadaMontréal, Québec, Canada 19421942 Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Photographer:Subject: Soldiers - Canada / World War, 1939-1945 - Canada / Canada - Armed forces - TransportationSubject: Soldiers - Canada / World War, 1939-1945 - Canada / Canada - Armed forces - Transportation Image No.: CN000445Image No.: CN000445 Subject: Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection High above the ship, this warmly clad lookout keeps careful watch for U-boats [s.l], [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Ships / Naval Convoy / Sailors - Canada / World War, 1939-1945 - Canada / Canada – Royal Canadian Navy - Transportation Image No.: CN005776 CSTMC/CN Collection High above the ship, this warmly clad lookout keeps careful watch for U-boatsHigh above the ship, this warmly clad lookout keeps careful watch for U-boats High above the ship, this warmly clad lookout keeps careful watch for U-boats [s.l], [n.d] [s.l], [n.d]Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Ships / Naval Convoy / Sailors - Canada / World War, 1939-1945 - Canada / Canada – Royal Canadian Navy - TransportationSubject:Subject: Ships / Naval Convoy / Sailors - Canada / World War, 1939-1945 - Canada / Canada – Royal Canadian Navy - Transportation Image No.: CN005776Image No.: CN005776 Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Young Army recruit Victor Leblanc kissing his mother as he departs for training camp Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada ca 1940 Photographer: unknown Subject: Soldiers - Canada / World War, 1939-1945 - Canada / Canada - Armed forces - Transportation Image No.: CN005777 CSTMC/CN Collection Young Army recruit Victor Leblanc kissing his mother as he departs for training campYoung Army recruit Victor Leblanc kissing his mother as he departs for training camp Young Army recruit Victor Leblanc kissing his mother, Mme G. A. Leblanc, as he departs Sherbrooke for his first thirty-day training camp Sherbrooke, Quebec, CanadaSherbrooke, Quebec, Canada ca 1940ca 1940 Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Soldiers - Canada / World War, 1939-1945 - Canada / Canada - Armed forces - Transportation Subject:Subject: Soldiers - Canada / World War, 1939-1945 - Canada / Canada - Armed forces - TransportationImage No.: CN005777 Image No.:Image No.: CN005777CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection
Stop 5: Montreal Part A: August 20th 1940
  Themes ThemesHome front / war work Home front / war work Soldiers SoldiersCanadian Army Canadian Army U-boatsU-boats Victory Bonds Victory Bonds
Characters Anne GeorgeGeorge Mrs. MacTavishMrs. MacTavishTwo Canadian soldiers Stop Description: George, Anne and Mrs. MacTavish get off the train at Montreal Station; in the lobby, George sees two soldiers dressed in Canadian uniforms. He runs over to talk to them and they tell him about their part in the war. CharactersTwo Canadian soldiers Anne
Stop Description: George, Anne and Mrs. MacTavish get off the train at Montreal Station; in the lobby, George sees two soldiers dressed in Canadian uniforms. He runs over to talk to them and they tell him about their part in the war.
  George: George: Look over there! Soldiers!
[George runs over to the soldiers, talks to them.][George runs over to the soldiers, talks to them.]
George: George: Hello, my name is George. Are you going to go fight Hitler?
Soldier 1: Soldier 1: [laughs] Yes son, we sure are! We're on our way to Halifax to meet the other soldiers. [laughs]
George: George: My sister and I just came from England on a big ship called the SS HilarySS Hilary ! Be careful of the U-boats in the water; they are very scary.
Soldier 2: Don’t worry about them, we will find those subs and get ‘em before they get us! Soldier 2:
[Soldier 1 bends down so that he is same height as George.] [Soldier 1 bends down so that he is same height as George.]
Soldier 1: I have a nephew about your age; he is busy collecting scrap metal to help the war effort. Soldier 1:
George: When I get to Vancouver I am going to help out too. George:
[Soldier 1 stands back up, straightens hat.] [Soldier 1 stands back up, straightens hat.]
Soldier 1: Soldier 1: Good idea, George. There are lots of ways you can help. You can also get a paper route and use the money to buy Victory Bonds.
Soldier 2: Well, we better go catch our train! Soldier 2:
Soldier 1 and 2: Soldier 1 and 2: Goodbye George!
[The soldiers wave to George as they walk away; George gives them a salute.][The soldiers wave to George as they walk away; George gives them a salute.]

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Place d’Armes Square Montreal, Québec, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Church architecture / Street-railroads - Rolling-stock / Cathedrals / Monuments / Commercial buildings / Place d’Armes (Montréal, Québec) / Streets - Montréal, Québec / Notre-Dame Basilica (Montréal, Québec) Image No.: CN003256 CSTMC/CN Collection A street railway car in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral Montreal, Québec, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Cathedrals / Streets - Québec (Province) / Street-railroads - Rolling-stock / Notre-Dame Basilica (Montréal, Québec) / Church architecture / Catholic church / Facades Image No.: CN003122 CSTMC/CN Collection Women working for Trans Canada Air Lines during the Second World War Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ca 1940 Photographer: unknown Subject: Trans-Canada Airlines / Airplanes – Motors – Cowling / Airplanes – Design and construction Image No.: CN000263 CSTMC/CN Collection Woman worker making steel soldiers' helmets at General Steel Wares Toronto, Ontario, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Helmets / General Steel Wares Limited / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female Image No.: CN001858 CSTMC/CN Collection A female machinist working on airplane construction [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Machining / Airplanes – Design and construction / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female Image No.: CN001860 CSTMC/CN Collection A pilot belonging to a Royal Canadian Air Force Army Cooperation Squadron [s.l.], England [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Air pilots, Military / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force - Squadrons Image No.: CN001957 CSTMC/CN Collection
Train leaving Montreal (Bonaventure Station), Locomotive No. 5700 Montreal, Québec, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Steam locomotives / Montreal – Bonaventure Station Image No.: CN005778 CSTMC/CN Collection

Stop 5:

Montreal

Part B:

August 21th 1940

 

Themes

Canadian cities / Montreal landmarks

Women and war

War work / home front

Aviation

Characters

Anne

George

Mrs. MacTavish

Stop Description: The children are in Montreal with Mrs. MacTavish in the Place d’Armes Square. They comment on the buildings and streetcars, then have a conversation about women’s work for the war effort.

 

[Mrs. MacTavish speaks to the children.]

Mrs. MacTavish: Stay close children. This city is too large for you to go running off. [points to the Notre-Dame Basilica.] Look, that’s the famous Notre Dame Basilica! Look at the beautiful spires.

Anne: But I thought Notre-Dame was in Paris?

Mrs. MacTavish: We Canadians have our own Notre-Dame right here.

Anne: It is beautiful!

Mrs. MacTavish: When it was built, it was the biggest building in Canada.

[George points to a streetcar.]

George: Look at that streetcar! It’s so different than the ones back home.

Anne This is a very beautiful city. I am glad that we learned French in school; it sure is useful around here!

[Anne looks at Mrs. MacTavish.]

Anne: I saw some women walking wearing worker clothes. Where were they going?

Mrs. MacTavish: With so many men going off to war, we women have to start pitching in. Women work in factories to help build things like tanks and airplanes.

Anne: I bet us women can build airplanes just as good as the men!

George: I don’t want to build airplanes, I want to be a pilot!

Mrs. MacTavish: Come along now children, we must get back to the station. Our train will soon be leaving and we do not want to miss it!

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Place d’Armes Square Montreal, Québec, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Church architecture / Street-railroads - Rolling-stock / Cathedrals / Monuments / Commercial buildings / Place d’Armes (Montréal, Québec) / Streets - Montréal, Québec / Notre-Dame Basilica (Montréal, Québec) Image No.: CN003256 CSTMC/CN Collection Place d’Armes SquarePlace d’Armes Square Place d’Armes Square Montreal, Québec, CanadaMontreal, Québec, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Church architecture / Street-railroads - Rolling-stock / Cathedrals / Monuments / Commercial buildings / Place d’Armes (Montréal, Québec) / Streets - Montréal, Québec / Notre-Dame Basilica (Montréal, Québec)Subject:Subject: Church architecture / Street-railroads - Rolling-stock / Cathedrals / Monuments / Commercial buildings / Place d’Armes (Montréal, Québec) / Streets - Montréal, Québec / Notre-Dame Basilica (Montréal, Québec) Image No.: CN003256Image No.: CN003256 Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection A street railway car in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral Montreal, Québec, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Cathedrals / Streets - Québec (Province) / Street-railroads - Rolling-stock / Notre-Dame Basilica (Montréal, Québec) / Church architecture / Catholic church / Facades Image No.: CN003122 CSTMC/CN Collection A street railway car in front of Notre-Dame CathedralA street railway car in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral A street railway car in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral Montreal, Québec, CanadaMontreal, Québec, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Photographer:Subject: Cathedrals / Streets - Québec (Province) / Street-railroads - Rolling-stock / Notre-Dame Basilica (Montréal, Québec) / Church architecture / Catholic church / FacadesSubject:Subject: Cathedrals / Streets - Québec (Province) / Street-railroads - Rolling-stock / Notre-Dame Basilica (Montréal, Québec) / Church architecture / Catholic church / Facades Image No.: CN003122Image No.:Image No.: CN003122 CSTMC/CN Collection CSTMC/CN Collection Women working for Trans Canada Air Lines during the Second World War Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ca 1940 Photographer: unknown Subject: Trans-Canada Airlines / Airplanes – Motors – Cowling / Airplanes – Design and construction Image No.: CN000263 CSTMC/CN Collection Women working for Trans Canada Air Lines during the Second World WarWomen working for Trans Canada Air Lines during the Second World War Many women worked for Trans Canada Air Lines during the Second World War Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada ca 1940ca 1940 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Photographer: unknownPhotographer: Photographer: unknownSubject: Trans-Canada Airlines / Airplanes – Motors – Cowling / Airplanes – Design and construction Subject:Subject: Trans-Canada Airlines / Airplanes – Motors – Cowling / Airplanes – Design and constructionImage No.: CN000263Image No.:Image No.: CN000263 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Woman worker making steel soldiers' helmets at General Steel Wares Toronto, Ontario, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Helmets / General Steel Wares Limited / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female Image No.: CN001858 CSTMC/CN Collection Woman worker making steel soldiers' helmets at General Steel WaresWoman worker making steel soldiers' helmets at General Steel Wares Woman worker making steel soldiers' helmets at General Steel Wares Toronto, Ontario, CanadaToronto, Ontario, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknown unknown Photographer:Photographer:Subject: Helmets / General Steel Wares Limited / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female Helmets / General Steel Wares Limited / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female Subject:Subject:Image No.:Image No.: CN001858 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Image No.: CN001858 A female machinist working on airplane construction [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Machining / Airplanes – Design and construction / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female Image No.: CN001860 CSTMC/CN Collection A female machinist working on airplane constructionA female machinist working on airplane construction A female machinist working on airplane construction [s.l.], [n.d.][s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Photographer:Subject: Machining / Airplanes – Design and construction / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female Subject:Image No.: CN001860Image No.: CN001860 CSTMC/CN Collection Subject: Machining / Airplanes – Design and construction / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, FemaleImage No.:CSTMC/CN Collection A pilot belonging to a Royal Canadian Air Force Army Cooperation Squadron [s.l.], England [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Air pilots, Military / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force - Squadrons Image No.: CN001957 CSTMC/CN Collection A pilot belonging to a Royal Canadian Air Force Army Cooperation SquadronA pilot belonging to a Royal Canadian Air Force Army Cooperation Squadron A pilot belonging to a Royal Canadian Air Force Army Cooperation Squadron [s.l.], England[s.l.], England [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknown Photographer:Photographer: unknownSubject: Air pilots, Military / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force - Squadrons Subject:Subject: Air pilots, Military / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force - SquadronsImage No.: CN001957Image No.:Image No.: CN001957 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection
Train leaving Montreal (Bonaventure Station), Locomotive No. 5700 Montreal, Québec, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Steam locomotives / Montreal – Bonaventure Station Image No.: CN005778 CSTMC/CN Collection Train leaving Montreal (Bonaventure Station), Locomotive No. 5700Train leaving Montreal (Bonaventure Station), Locomotive No. 5700 Train leaving Montreal (Bonaventure Station), Locomotive No. 5700 Montreal, Québec, CanadaMontreal, Québec, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknown Photographer:Subject: Canadian National Railways / Steam locomotives / Montreal – Bonaventure StationSubject: Canadian National Railways / Steam locomotives / Montreal – Bonaventure Station Image No.: CN005778Image No.: CN005778 Photographer: unknownSubject: Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Stop 5: Montreal Part B: August 21th 1940
  ThemesThemesCanadian cities / Montreal landmarks Canadian cities / Montreal landmarksWomen and warWomen and war War work / home frontWar work / home frontAviation Aviation
Characters CharactersAnneAnne GeorgeGeorge Mrs. MacTavish Mrs. MacTavish
Stop Description:Stop Description: The children are in Montreal with Mrs. MacTavish in the Place d’Armes Square. They comment on the buildings and streetcars, then have a conversation about women’s work for the war effort. The children are in Montreal with Mrs. MacTavish in the Place d’Armes Square. They comment on the buildings and streetcars, then have a conversation about women’s work for the war effort.
  [Mrs. MacTavish speaks to the children.] [Mrs. MacTavish speaks to the children.]
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: Stay close children. This city is too large for you to go running off. Look, that’s the famous Notre Dame Basilica! Look at the beautiful spires. [points to the Notre-Dame Basilica.][points to the Notre-Dame Basilica.]
Anne: Anne: But I thought Notre-Dame was in Paris?
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: We Canadians have our own Notre-Dame right here.
It is beautiful! Anne: Anne:
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: When it was built, it was the biggest building in Canada.
[George points to a streetcar.] [George points to a streetcar.]
George: George: Look at that streetcar! It’s so different than the ones back home.
Anne Anne This is a very beautiful city. I am glad that we learned French in school; it sure is useful around here!
[Anne looks at Mrs. MacTavish.] [Anne looks at Mrs. MacTavish.]
Anne: Anne: I saw some women walking wearing worker clothes. Where were they going?
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: With so many men going off to war, we women have to start pitching in. Women work in factories to help build things like tanks and airplanes.
Anne: I bet us women can build airplanes just as good as the men! Anne:
George: I don’t want to build airplanes, I want to be a pilot! George:
Mrs. MacTavish: Come along now children, we must get back to the station. Our train will soon be leaving and we do not want to miss it! Mrs. MacTavish:

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The Lady Nelson sailing under the Red Cross [s.l], [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Nurses / World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care / Transportation Image No.: CN005779 CSTMC/CN Collection Nursing sister serving lunch to wounded soldiers aboard the Lady Nelson, a hospital ship [s.l] 1940s Photographer: unknown Subject: Nurses / Hospitals / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female - Medical care / Soldiers – wounded / Ships – transportation Image No.: CN005780 CSTMC/CN Collection A nurse speaks with one of her patients in a hospital train car [s.l.], Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Nurse and patient / Hospital cars / Hospital trains / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female Image No.: CN002007 CSTMC/CN Collection One hundred and fifty Canadian nurses en route overseas Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 1940 Photographer: unknown Subject: Nurses / World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care Image No.: CN000598 CSTMC/CN Collection

Step 6:

Montreal to Toronto

Part A:

August 22nd 1940

 

Themes

Nursing and war

Women in the Armed Forces

War work

Bombing

Hospital trains

Characters

Anne

Nurses in train car

Stop Description: Anne has decided to take a walk through the train and comes to a car filled with Canadian nurses in uniform; she has a discussion with them.

 

Nurse 1: Hello there, dear.

Anne: How do you do? May I ask why are you all wearing uniforms? You look like soldiers.

Nurse 1: [laughs]: We aren’t soldiers, but we are army nurses! We have to meet with other nurses for training, and then we will all go together across the Atlantic Ocean to help the hurt soldiers.

Anne: I just came from England. It is scary there now with all the bombs falling.

Nurse 1: We need to help the people who get hurt by those bombs. We will work in special hospitals taking care of soldiers who come back from battle with injuries.

Nurse 2: Some of us will stay here and help the soldiers who are hurt to get home safely on special hospital trains.

Anne: Wow! Those sound like very important jobs. Is it dangerous?

Nurse 1: Yes, sometimes we will be right in the thick of things, but it is our duty to help.

Anne: May I take your picture? I wish to show my mother how willing Canada is to help win the war!

Nurse 2: Sure! That would be a swell idea.

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The Lady Nelson sailing under the Red Cross [s.l], [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Nurses / World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care / Transportation Image No.: CN005779 CSTMC/CN Collection The Lady Nelson sailing under the Red CrossThe Lady Nelson sailing under the Red Cross The Lady Nelson, a Canadian luxury liner, sailing under the Red Cross; Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps personnel of the hospital posing with Captain George W. Welch, Master of the ship [s.l], [n.d][s.l], [n.d] Photographer: unknown unknown Photographer:Photographer:Subject: Nurses / World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care / Transportation Nurses / World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care / Transportation Subject:Subject: CN005779 Image No.: CN005779Image No.:Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Nursing sister serving lunch to wounded soldiers aboard the Lady Nelson, a hospital ship [s.l] 1940s Photographer: unknown Subject: Nurses / Hospitals / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female - Medical care / Soldiers – wounded / Ships – transportation Image No.: CN005780 CSTMC/CN Collection Nursing sister serving lunch to wounded soldiers aboard the Lady Nelson, a hospital shipNursing sister serving lunch to wounded soldiers aboard the Lady Nelson, a hospital ship Nursing sister serving lunch to wounded soldiers aboard the Lady Nelson, a hospital ship [s.l][s.l] 1940s1940s Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Subject: Nurses / Hospitals / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female - Medical care / Soldiers – wounded / Ships – transportation Subject:Subject: Nurses / Hospitals / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female - Medical care / Soldiers – wounded / Ships – transportationImage No.: Image No.: CN005780 CN005780 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection A nurse speaks with one of her patients in a hospital train car A nurse speaks with one of her patients in a hospital train car Photographer:Image No.: A nurse speaks with one of her patients in a hospital train car [s.l.], Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Nurse and patient / Hospital cars / Hospital trains / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female Image No.: CN002007 CSTMC/CN Collection A nurse speaks with one of her patients in a hospital train car [s.l.], Canada[s.l.], Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject:Subject: Subject: Nurse and patient / Hospital cars / Hospital trains / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, Female Nurse and patient / Hospital cars / Hospital trains / Women in war / World War, 1939-1945 - Participation, FemaleImage No.: CN002007Image No.:Image No.: CN002007 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection One hundred and fifty Canadian nurses en route overseas Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 1940 Photographer: unknown Subject: Nurses / World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care Image No.: CN000598 CSTMC/CN Collection One hundred and fifty Canadian nurses en route overseas Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 1940 One hundred and fifty Canadian nurses en route overseasOne hundred and fifty Canadian nurses en route overseas1940Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Nurses / World War, 1939-1945 - Medical careSubject: Nurses / World War, 1939-1945 - Medical care Subject:Image No.: CN000598Image No.:Image No.: CN000598CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Step 6: Montreal to Toronto Part A: August 22nd 1940
  ThemesThemes Nursing and war Nursing and war Women in the Armed Forces Women in the Armed Forces War work Bombing Bombing Hospital trains Hospital trains Characters War work
CharactersAnneAnne Nurses in train car Nurses in train car
Stop Description:Stop Description: Anne has decided to take a walk through the train and comes to a car filled with Canadian nurses in uniform; she has a discussion with them. Anne has decided to take a walk through the train and comes to a car filled with Canadian nurses in uniform; she has a discussion with them.
  Nurse 1: Nurse 1: Hello there, dear.
Anne: Anne: How do you do? May I ask why are you all wearing uniforms? You look like soldiers.
Nurse 1: Nurse 1: [laughs]: [laughs]: We aren’t soldiers, but we are army nurses! We have to meet with other nurses for training, and then we will all go together across the Atlantic Ocean to help the hurt soldiers.
Anne: Anne: I just came from England. It is scary there now with all the bombs falling.
Nurse 1: Nurse 1: We need to help the people who get hurt by those bombs. We will work in special hospitals taking care of soldiers who come back from battle with injuries.
Nurse 2: Some of us will stay here and help the soldiers who are hurt to get home safely on special hospital trains. Nurse 2:
Anne: Anne: Wow! Those sound like very important jobs. Is it dangerous?
Nurse 1: Nurse 1: Yes, sometimes we will be right in the thick of things, but it is our duty to help.
Anne: Anne: May I take your picture? I wish to show my mother how willing Canada is to help win the war!
Nurse 2: Nurse 2: Sure! That would be a swell idea.
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Children enjoy water sports at Lakeside Park, Port Dalhousie Lake Ontario, Ontario Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Swimming / Beaches / Bathing / Port Dalhousie Image No.: CN005781 CSTMC/CN Collection Swimming scene at Lakeside Park bathing pavilion, Port Dalhousie Lake Ontario, Ontario Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Swimming / Beaches / Bathing / Port Dalhousie Image No.: CN005782 CSTMC/CN Collection Passenger ship SS Dalhousie City beside a Port Dalhousie lighthouse Lake Ontario, Ontario, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Passenger ships / Lighthouses Image No.: CN001625 CSTMC/CN Collection Softball at Lakeside Park, Port Dalhousie Lake Ontario, Ontario Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Sports – softball / Port Dalhousie Image No.: CN005783 CSTMC/CN Collection Children eating cotton candy at Grand Beach Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / Sweets / Grand Beach Image No.: CN005784 CSTMC/CN Collection

Step 7:

Toronto

Part A:

August 23rd 1940

 

Themes

Recreation

Amusement parks

Swimming/bathing

New foods

Ferries

Baseball

Characters

Anne

George

Mrs. MacTavish

Stop Description: Anne and George visit Lakeport Park in Port Dalhousie, Ontario, with Mrs. MacTavish; they talk about their day as they prepare to head home.

 

[Children are in bathing suits, holding towels rolled up.]

Anne: This has been a swell day! At home, all the beaches are closed because of the war.

George: I fancied the roller coaster most, or maybe the waterslide! [points to boat] Look, there’s the boat, The SS Dalhousie City. I heard a lady call this place Port Dal-HOO-see — what a funny way to say it.

Anne: Oh! I don’t wish to leave now! May we ride the carousel just one more time? I bet I could sit on the lion!

Mrs. MacTavish: No dear, the boat won’t wait forever! We must be on our way.

George: I think I fancy that game they were playing this afternoon. What was it called?

Anne: Baseball. That man told you he played when he was a boy; maybe you can learn how once we get to Vancouver.

George: It was more fun than cricket. Ouch. My tummy hurts a bit.

Anne: Probably from all the hotdogs and sweets you ate! I am glad I got a taffy apple instead.

Mrs. MacTavish: Come children, we better get our tickets or we’ll miss the boat!

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Children enjoy water sports at Lakeside Park, Port Dalhousie Lake Ontario, Ontario Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Swimming / Beaches / Bathing / Port Dalhousie Image No.: CN005781 CSTMC/CN Collection Children enjoy water sports at Lakeside Park, Port DalhousieChildren enjoy water sports at Lakeside Park, Port Dalhousie Children enjoy water sports at Lakeside Park, Port Dalhousie Lake Ontario, Ontario CanadaLake Ontario, Ontario Canada [n.d][n.d] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Swimming / Beaches / Bathing / Port Dalhousie Subject:Subject: Swimming / Beaches / Bathing / Port DalhousieImage No.: CN005781Image No.:Image No.: CN005781 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Swimming scene at Lakeside Park bathing pavilion, Port Dalhousie Lake Ontario, Ontario Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Swimming / Beaches / Bathing / Port Dalhousie Image No.: CN005782 CSTMC/CN Collection Swimming scene at Lakeside Park bathing pavilion, Port DalhousieSwimming scene at Lakeside Park bathing pavilion, Port Dalhousie Swimming scene at Lakeside Park bathing pavilion, Port Dalhousie Lake Ontario, Ontario CanadaLake Ontario, Ontario Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknown Photographer:Photographer: unknownSubject: Swimming / Beaches / Bathing / Port DalhousieSubject: Swimming / Beaches / Bathing / Port Dalhousie Subject:Image No.: CN005782Image No.:Image No.: CN005782 CSTMC/CN Collection CSTMC/CN Collection Passenger ship SS Dalhousie City beside a Port Dalhousie lighthouse Lake Ontario, Ontario, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Passenger ships / Lighthouses Image No.: CN001625 CSTMC/CN Collection Passenger ship SS Dalhousie City beside a Port Dalhousie lighthousePassenger ship SS Dalhousie CitySS Dalhousie City beside a Port Dalhousie lighthouse Passenger ship SS Dalhousie City beside a Port Dalhousie lighthouse Lake Ontario, Ontario, Canada [n.d.] Lake Ontario, Ontario, Canada[n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: Photographer: unknownSubject: Passenger ships / Lighthouses Subject:Subject:Image No.:Image No.: CN001625CSTMC/CN Collection SS Dalhousie City Passenger ships / LighthousesImage No.: CN001625 CSTMC/CN Collection Softball at Lakeside Park, Port Dalhousie Lake Ontario, Ontario Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Sports – softball / Port Dalhousie Image No.: CN005783 CSTMC/CN Collection Softball at Lakeside Park, Port DalhousieSoftball at Lakeside Park, Port Dalhousie Softball at Lakeside Park, Port Dalhousie Lake Ontario, Ontario CanadaLake Ontario, Ontario Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Photographer:Subject: Sports – softball / Port Dalhousie Sports – softball / Port Dalhousie Subject:Subject: Image No.:Image No.: CN005783CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Image No.: CN005783 Children eating cotton candy at Grand Beach Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / Sweets / Grand Beach Image No.: CN005784 CSTMC/CN Collection Children eating cotton candy at Grand BeachChildren eating cotton candy at Grand Beach Children eating cotton candy at Grand Beach Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknown Photographer:Photographer: unknownSubject: Beaches / Sweets / Grand BeachSubject:Subject: Beaches / Sweets / Grand Beach Image No.: CN005784Image No.:Image No.: CN005784 CSTMC/CN Collection CSTMC/CN Collection Step 7: Toronto Part A: August 23rd 1940
  ThemesThemesRecreation Recreation Amusement parks Amusement parks Swimming/bathing Swimming/bathing New foods New foods Ferries Ferries Baseball Baseball
Characters CharactersAnne AnneGeorgeGeorge Mrs. MacTavishMrs. MacTavish
Stop Description:Stop Description: Anne and George visit Lakeport Park in Port Dalhousie, Ontario, with Mrs. MacTavish; they talk about their day as they prepare to head home.
Anne and George visit Lakeport Park in Port Dalhousie, Ontario, with Mrs. MacTavish; they talk about their day as they prepare to head home.
  [Children are in bathing suits, holding towels rolled up.][Children are in bathing suits, holding towels rolled up.]
This has been a swell day! At home, all the beaches are closed because of the war. Anne: Anne:
George: George: I fancied the roller coaster most, or maybe the waterslide! [points to boat] Look, there’s the boat, The SS Dalhousie CitySS Dalhousie City [points to boat]. I heard a lady call this place Port Dal-HOO-see — what a funny way to say it.
Anne: Anne: Oh! I don’t wish to leave now! May we ride the carousel just one more time? I bet I could sit on the lion!
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: No dear, the boat won’t wait forever! We must be on our way.
George: George: I think I fancy that game they were playing this afternoon. What was it called?
Anne: Anne: Baseball. That man told you he played when he was a boy; maybe you can learn how once we get to Vancouver.
George: George: It was more fun than cricket. Ouch. My tummy hurts a bit.
Anne: Anne: Probably from all the hotdogs and sweets you ate! I am glad I got a taffy apple instead.
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: Come children, we better get our tickets or we’ll miss the boat! < Previous

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A Canadian National Railways porter helping two children board a train [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Children / Immigrants - Canada / Emigration and immigration Image No.: CN005805 CSTMC/CN Collection Split Rock, Lake Nipigon Lake Nipigon, Ontario, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Rivers / scenery Image No.: CN005785 CSTMC/CN Collection A wheat field in western Canada [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Wheat / Field crops Image No.: CN005786 CSTMC/CN Collection Canadian National Railways porter in uniform Canada 1941 Photographer: unknown Subject: Porters - Uniforms / Railroads - Employees Image No.: CN000437 CSTMC/CN Collection Grain fields with elevators, Manitoba [s.l], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Wheat / Field crops Image No.: CN005787 CSTMC/CN Collection Arrival of German prisoners at the train station, July 1940 July 1940 Photographer: unknown Library and Archives Canada, PA-166252 National Film Board of Canada Photograph Collection, 1971-271

Stop 8:

Toronto to Winnipeg

Part A:

August 24th 1940

 

Themes

Travel / boredom

Scenery / Canadian Shield / the Prairies

Porters

Prisoners of war

Characters

Anne

George

Mrs. MacTavish

Porter

Stop Description: George and Anne sit in a train car; Mrs. MacTavish is dozing in the seat beside George; the children sit across from each other, each with a window seat.

 

Anne: George! Stop fidgeting, you’ll wake Mrs. MacTavish.

George: I can’t help it! I have been sitting for hours and hours staring at trees and rocks out the window. How big is this country anyway!?

Anne: Quite a bit bigger than this I’m afraid. In geography class we learned about Canada. Soon we will see the Prairies. They are so flat you can see for miles and miles.

[Porter comes by the car and George calls out.]

George: Hello there!

Porter: Why, hello young man. How are you enjoying your trip so far?

George: Oh! It's very long…I think I would like to do something more fun.

Anne: George! Mind your manners!

Porter: [laughs] That’s fine, Miss. Sometimes all those trees do get boring. What if I told you a secret?

George: Please do!

Porter: On one of the cars on this train, there are war prisoners being taken to a camp in the mountains!

Anne: Oh my! How awful!

George: Really? Crikey, that is a secret!

Porter: Just be glad that all you are is bored, instead of handcuffed and guarded by a soldier with a gun!

[Porter leaves; George turns back to Anne.]

Anne: I sure hope those prisoners don’t escape and come up here!

George: Don’t worry Anne, I’ll protect you!

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A Canadian National Railways porter helping two children board a train [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Children / Immigrants - Canada / Emigration and immigration Image No.: CN005805 CSTMC/CN Collection A Canadian National Railways porter helping two children board a trainA Canadian National Railways porter helping two children board a train A Canadian National Railways porter helping two children board a train [s.l.], [n.d.][s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Subject: Children / Immigrants - Canada / Emigration and immigration Image No.: CN005805 Photographer:Subject: Children / Immigrants - Canada / Emigration and immigrationSubject:Image No.: CN005805Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Split Rock, Lake Nipigon Lake Nipigon, Ontario, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Rivers / scenery Image No.: CN005785 CSTMC/CN Collection Split Rock, Lake NipigonSplit Rock, Lake Nipigon Split Rock, Lake Nipigon Lake Nipigon, Ontario, CanadaLake Nipigon, Ontario, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknown unknown Photographer:Photographer:Subject: Rivers / scenerySubject: Rivers / scenery Subject:Image No.:Image No.: CN005785 Image No.: CN005785CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection A wheat field in western Canada [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Wheat / Field crops Image No.: CN005786 CSTMC/CN Collection A wheat field in western CanadaA wheat field in western Canada A wheat field in western Canada [s.l.], [n.d.][s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: Photographer: unknownSubject: Canadian National Railways / Wheat / Field crops Subject:Subject: Canadian National Railways / Wheat / Field cropsImage No.: CN005786 CN005786 Image No.:Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Canadian National Railways porter in uniform Canada 1941 Photographer: unknown Subject: Porters - Uniforms / Railroads - Employees Image No.: CN000437 CSTMC/CN Collection Canadian National Railways porter in uniformCanadian National Railways porter in uniform Canadian National Railways porter in uniform CanadaCanada 19411941 Photographer: unknown unknown Photographer:Photographer: Porters - Uniforms / Railroads - Employees Subject:Subject:Image No.: CN000437Image No.: CN000437 Subject: Porters - Uniforms / Railroads - EmployeesImage No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Grain fields with elevators, Manitoba [s.l], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Wheat / Field crops Image No.: CN005787 CSTMC/CN Collection Grain fields with elevators, ManitobaGrain fields with elevators, Manitoba Grain fields with elevators, Manitoba [s.l], [n.d.][s.l], [n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Wheat / Field cropsSubject:Subject: Canadian National Railways / Wheat / Field crops Image No.: CN005787Image No.:Image No.:CSTMC/CN Collection Photographer: CN005787 CSTMC/CN Collection Arrival of German prisoners at the train station, July 1940 July 1940 Photographer: unknown Library and Archives Canada, PA-166252 National Film Board of Canada Photograph Collection, 1971-271 Arrival of German prisoners at the train station, July 1940Arrival of German prisoners at the train station, July 1940 Arrival of German prisoners at the train station July 1940 Photographer: unknown Library and Archives Canada, PA-166252 July 1940Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Library and Archives Canada, PA-166252 Library and Archives Canada, PA-166252National Film Board of Canada Photograph Collection, 1971-271National Film Board of Canada Photograph Collection, 1971-271 Stop 8: Toronto to Winnipeg Part A: August 24th 1940   ThemesThemes
Travel / boredom Travel / boredom Scenery / Canadian Shield / the Prairies Scenery / Canadian Shield / the Prairies Porters Porters Prisoners of warPrisoners of war
CharactersCharacters AnneAnne GeorgeGeorgeMrs. MacTavish Mrs. MacTavishPorterPorter
Stop Description:Stop Description: George and Anne sit in a train car; Mrs. MacTavish is dozing in the seat beside George; the children sit across from each other, each with a window seat. George and Anne sit in a train car; Mrs. MacTavish is dozing in the seat beside George; the children sit across from each other, each with a window seat.

  Anne: Anne: George! Stop fidgeting, you’ll wake Mrs. MacTavish.
George: George: I can’t help it! I have been sitting for hours and hours staring at trees and rocks out the window. How big is this country anyway!?
Anne: Anne: Quite a bit bigger than this I’m afraid. In geography class we learned about Canada. Soon we will see the Prairies. They are so flat you can see for miles and miles.
[Porter comes by the car and George calls out.][Porter comes by the car and George calls out.]
George: George: Hello there!
Porter: Porter: Why, hello young man. How are you enjoying your trip so far?
George: George: Oh! It's very long…I think I would like to do something more fun.
Anne: Anne: George! Mind your manners!
Porter: Porter: [laughs[laughs] That’s fine, Miss. Sometimes all those trees do get boring. What if I told you a secret?
George: George: Please do!
Porter: Porter: On one of the cars on this train, there are war prisoners being taken to a camp in the mountains!
Anne: Anne: Oh my! How awful!
George: George: Really? Crikey, that is a secret!
Porter: Porter: Just be glad that all you are is bored, instead of handcuffed and guarded by a soldier with a gun!
[Porter leaves; George turns back to Anne.] [Porter leaves; George turns back to Anne.]
Anne: Anne: I sure hope those prisoners don’t escape and come up here!
George: George: Don’t worry Anne, I’ll protect you!

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Sergeant Tommy Prince, 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, with his brother, Private Morris Prince, at an investiture at Buckingham Palace ca 1940-1945 Photographer: Christopher J. Woods Canada Dept. of National Defence, 1967-052 NPC Library and Archives Canada, PA-142289 Canadian destroyer crew practises with anti-submarine guns [S.I.],[n.d] Photographer: Royal Canadian Navy Subject: Destroyers (Warships) / Warships / Canada. Royal Canadian Navy / World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations Image No.: CN005788 CSTMC/CN Collection Cranberry Portage, The Pas The Pas, Manitoba, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Streets / The Pas (Manitoba) Image No.: CN005789 CSTMC/CN Collection A view along Edwards Avenue; the Hotel Cambrian on the left and the Opasquai Hotel on the right The Pas, Manitoba, Canada 1944 Photographer: unknown Subject: Streets / Hotels / The Pas (Manitoba) Image No.: CN002942 CSTMC/CN Collection Hudson Bay Railway excursion. Cree woman with baby in her shawl and young girl [s.l.], Manitoba, Canada 1946 Photographer: unknown Subject: Hudson Bay Railway / Indians of North America - Manitoba / Indian women / Children / Cree Indians Image No.: CN005646 CSTMC/CN Collection Chief Duck, his wife and grandchild, all dressed in traditional Blackfoot clothing; husband and wife in feather bonnet headdresses [s.l.], Alberta, Canada 1926 Photographer: unknown Subject: Families / Elders (Native peoples) / Indians of North America - Clothing / Blackfoot Indians / Siksika Indians / Indians of North America - Alberta / Husband and wife Image No.: CN005597 CSTMC/CN Collection

Stop 8:

Toronto to Winnipeg

Part B:

August 26th 1940

 

Themes

Native soldiers

Northern Manitoba

Reservations

Family

Homesickness

War effort

Stereotypes

Characters

Anne

George

Native soldier (Joe Cook)

Stop Description: George meets a Native man at Winnipeg Station; talks about how he is joining the army, how long it took him to get there, etc.

 

Anne: George, I think one of those soldiers over there might be an Indian!

George: Really? But he is not dressed like Indians in the movies. He is wearing a uniform!

Anne: I don’t think they always dress like that - maybe he is in the army.

[George goes up to the man and talks to him.]

George: Hello, my name is George.

Joe: Hello, my name is Joe Cook. Where are you going on the train today, George?

George: My sister and I are going to Vancouver to wait until the war is over. We are from England.

Joe: Soon I will go to England to help fight. But first I am going to start training.

George: Where do you come from?

Joe: I come from The Pas, Manitoba. I am a member of The Pas Indian Band.

George: Where is The Pas?

Joe: It is far north from here. The trip took almost a whole day and night on the train, and I am still in the same province!

George: It has taken us many days to come from England. It is my first time away from home.

Joe: Mine too. I miss my family — I have a wife and two small daughters.

George: I miss my family, too.

George: May I ask you, Sir, why you are not wearing a feathered Headdress, like in the movies?

Anne: George!

Joe [laughs]: Those are only for special occasions. You have to be careful not to believe everything you see in movies. Sometimes they can be wrong.

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Sergeant Tommy Prince, 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, with his brother, Private Morris Prince, at an investiture at Buckingham Palace ca 1940-1945 Photographer: Christopher J. Woods Canada Dept. of National Defence, 1967-052 NPC Library and Archives Canada, PA-142289 Sergeant Tommy Prince, 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, with his brother, Private Morris Prince, at an investiture at Buckingham PalaceSergeant Tommy Prince, 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, with his brother, Private Morris Prince, at an investiture at Buckingham Palace Sergeant Tommy Prince (right), M.M. (Military Medal), 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, with his brother, Private Morris Prince at an investiture at Buckingham Palace ca 1940-1945ca 1940-1945 Photographer: Christopher J. Woods Photographer: Christopher J. Woods Photographer:Canada Dept. of National Defence, 1967-052 NPCCanada Dept. of National Defence, 1967-052 NPC Canada Dept. of National Defence, 1967-052 NPCLibrary and Archives Canada, PA-142289 Library and Archives Canada, PA-142289Library and Archives Canada, PA-142289 Canadian destroyer crew practises with anti-submarine guns [S.I.],[n.d] Photographer: Royal Canadian Navy Subject: Destroyers (Warships) / Warships / Canada. Royal Canadian Navy / World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations Image No.: CN005788 CSTMC/CN Collection Canadian destroyer crew practises with anti-submarine gunsCanadian destroyer crew practises with anti-submarine guns Canadian destroyer crew practises with anti-submarine guns [S.I.],[n.d][S.I.],[n.d] Photographer: Royal Canadian NavyPhotographer:Photographer: Royal Canadian Navy Subject: Destroyers (Warships) / Warships / Canada. Royal Canadian Navy / World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operations Subject:Subject: Destroyers (Warships) / Warships / Canada. Royal Canadian Navy / World War, 1939-1945 - Naval operationsImage No.: CN005788Image No.:Image No.: CN005788 CSTMC/CN Collection CSTMC/CN Collection Cranberry Portage, The Pas The Pas, Manitoba, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Streets / The Pas (Manitoba) Image No.: CN005789 CSTMC/CN Collection Cranberry Portage, The PasCranberry Portage, The Pas Cranberry Portage, The Pas The Pas, Manitoba, CanadaThe Pas, Manitoba, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Streets / The Pas (Manitoba) Subject:Subject: Streets / The Pas (Manitoba)Image No.: CN005789Image No.:Image No.: CN005789 CSTMC/CN Collection CSTMC/CN Collection A view along Edwards Avenue; the Hotel Cambrian on the left and the Opasquai Hotel on the right The Pas, Manitoba, Canada 1944 Photographer: unknown Subject: Streets / Hotels / The Pas (Manitoba) Image No.: CN002942 CSTMC/CN Collection A view along Edwards Avenue; the Hotel Cambrian on the left and the Opasquai Hotel on the rightA view along Edwards Avenue; the Hotel Cambrian on the left and the Opasquai Hotel on the right A view along Edwards Avenue; the Hotel Cambrian on the left and the Opasquai Hotel on the right The Pas, Manitoba, CanadaThe Pas, Manitoba, Canada unknown Subject: 19441944 Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer:Subject: Streets / Hotels / The Pas (Manitoba)Subject: Streets / Hotels / The Pas (Manitoba)Image No.: CN002942Image No.:Image No.: CN002942 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Hudson Bay Railway excursion. Cree woman with baby in her shawl and young girl [s.l.], Manitoba, Canada 1946 Photographer: unknown Subject: Hudson Bay Railway / Indians of North America - Manitoba / Indian women / Children / Cree Indians Image No.: CN005646 CSTMC/CN Collection Hudson Bay Railway excursion. Cree woman with baby in her shawl and young girlHudson Bay Railway excursion. Cree woman with baby in her shawl and young girl Hudson Bay Railway excursion. Cree woman with baby in her shawl and young girl [s.l.], Manitoba, Canada 19461946 Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Hudson Bay Railway / Indians of North America - Manitoba / Indian women / Children / Cree Indians [s.l.], Manitoba, CanadaPhotographer:Subject: Hudson Bay Railway / Indians of North America - Manitoba / Indian women / Children / Cree IndiansSubject:Subject: Image No.: CN005646Image No.:Image No.: CN005646CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Chief Duck, his wife and grandchild, all dressed in traditional Blackfoot clothing; husband and wife in feather bonnet headdresses [s.l.], Alberta, Canada 1926 Photographer: unknown Subject: Families / Elders (Native peoples) / Indians of North America - Clothing / Blackfoot Indians / Siksika Indians / Indians of North America - Alberta / Husband and wife Image No.: CN005597 CSTMC/CN Collection Chief Duck, his wife and grandchild, all dressed in traditional Blackfoot clothing; husband and wife in feather bonnet headdressesChief Duck, his wife and grandchild, all dressed in traditional Blackfoot clothing; husband and wife in feather bonnet headdresses Chief Duck, his wife and grandchild, all dressed in traditional Blackfoot clothing; husband and wife in feather bonnet headdresses [s.l.], Alberta, Canada[s.l.], Alberta, Canada 19261926 Photographer: unknown unknown Photographer:Photographer:Subject: Families / Elders (Native peoples) / Indians of North America - Clothing / Blackfoot Indians / Siksika Indians / Indians of North America - Alberta / Husband and wifeSubject:Subject: Families / Elders (Native peoples) / Indians of North America - Clothing / Blackfoot Indians / Siksika Indians / Indians of North America - Alberta / Husband and wife Image No.: CN005597Image No.:Image No.: CN005597 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Stop 8: Toronto to Winnipeg Part B: August 26th 1940
  Themes Themes Native soldiers Native soldiers Northern ManitobaNorthern Manitoba Reservations Reservations Family Family Homesickness Homesickness War effort War effort Stereotypes Stereotypes
Characters CharactersAnneAnne GeorgeGeorge Native soldier (Joe Cook) Native soldier (Joe Cook)
Stop Description:Stop Description: George meets a Native man at Winnipeg Station; talks about how he is joining the army, how long it took him to get there, etc. George meets a Native man at Winnipeg Station; talks about how he is joining the army, how long it took him to get there, etc.

  Anne: Anne: George, I think one of those soldiers over there might be an Indian!
George: George: Really? But he is not dressed like Indians in the movies. He is wearing a uniform!
Anne: Anne: I don’t think they always dress like that - maybe he is in the army.
[George goes up to the man and talks to him.] [George goes up to the man and talks to him.]
George: George: Hello, my name is George.
Joe: Joe: Hello, my name is Joe Cook. Where are you going on the train today, George?
George: My sister and I are going to Vancouver to wait until the war is over. We are from England. George:
Joe: Joe: Soon I will go to England to help fight. But first I am going to start training.
George: George: Where do you come from?
Joe: I come from The Pas, Manitoba. I am a member of The Pas Indian Band. Joe:
George: George: Where is The Pas?
Joe: Joe: It is far north from here. The trip took almost a whole day and night on the train, and I am still in the same province!
George: George: It has taken us many days to come from England. It is my first time away from home.
Joe: Mine too. I miss my family — I have a wife and two small daughters. Joe: George: George: I miss my family, too.

George: George: May I ask you, Sir, why you are not wearing a feathered Headdress, like in the movies?
Anne: Anne: George!
Joe [laughs]: JoeThose are only for special occasions. You have to be careful not to believe everything you see in movies. Sometimes they can be wrong. [laughs] [laughs]:

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Maintaining aircraft is a never-ending task Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Airplanes – Maintenance and repair / Hangars / Trans-Canada Airlines Image No.: CN000262 CSTMC/CN Collection Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force en route to Halifax aboard a Canadian National Railways train [s.l] ca 1940 Photographer: unknown Subject: Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 / World War, 1939-1945- Canada / Canada - Armed forces - Transportation Image No.: CN005790 CSTMC/CN Collection The RCAF Beaufort bomber crew who defeated a German Heinkel 115 and a Nazi pocket battleship [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaufort (Bomber) / Bombers / Bombardiers / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 - Aerial operations Image No.: CN001880 CSTMC/CN Collection

Stop 9:

Winnipeg

Part A:

August 26th 1940

 

Themes

Airplane repair / maintenance

Trans-Canada Air Lines

Royal Canadian Air Force

Pilots

Deliveries

Characters

George

Mrs. MacTavish

Airplane maintenance worker (Frank)

Stop Description: George and Mrs. MacTavish tour the Trans-Canada Air Lines maintenance dock in Winnipeg.

 

George: Look at those planes! They are so big they make the men seem little!

Mrs. MacTavish: I know a man who works on these planes; maybe he can give us a tour. It takes a lot of work to make sure the planes all run smoothly. [They see a man working.] There he is. Hello, Frank!

Frank: Hello there.

Mrs. MacTavish: I have brought a young man to meet you. His name is George.

George: How do you do?

Frank: Why, you must be one of the children from England I have been hearing so much about!

George: Yes Sir. Say, can I sit inside one of these planes?

Frank: ’Fraid not! We have to be very careful because they are very expensive.

George: Are these planes used in the war?

Frank: Not these planes, but lots of others are. You have probably seen the boys on the trains, on their way to training for the RCAF.

George: What is the RCAF?

Frank: Why, it’s the Royal Canadian Air Force! Pilots from Britain and Canada train here so they can be ready to fight Hitler. These planes have a different job — they are for passengers and mail and they deliver supplies all over the country.

George: Wow! They do many things!

Mrs. MacTavish: Ok George, we had better be on our way. We don’t want to miss our train!

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Maintaining aircraft is a never-ending task Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Airplanes – Maintenance and repair / Hangars / Trans-Canada Airlines Image No.: CN000262 CSTMC/CN Collection Maintaining aircraft is a never-ending taskMaintaining aircraft is a never-ending task Maintaining aircraft is a never-ending task Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada [n.d.][n.d.]Photographer: unknown Photographer:Photographer: unknownSubject: Airplanes – Maintenance and repair / Hangars / Trans-Canada AirlinesSubject:Subject: Airplanes – Maintenance and repair / Hangars / Trans-Canada Airlines Image No.: CN000262Image No.:Image No.: CN000262 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force en route to Halifax aboard a Canadian National Railways train [s.l] ca 1940 Photographer: unknown Subject: Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 / World War, 1939-1945- Canada / Canada - Armed forces - Transportation Image No.: CN005790 CSTMC/CN Collection Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force en route to Halifax aboard a Canadian National Railways trainMembers of the Royal Canadian Air Force en route to Halifax aboard a Canadian National Railways train Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force en route to Halifax aboard a Canadian National Railways train [s.l] ca 1940ca 1940 Photographer: unknownPhotographer: Photographer: unknown [s.l]Subject: Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 / World War, 1939-1945- Canada / Canada - Armed forces - TransportationSubject:Subject: Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 / World War, 1939-1945- Canada / Canada - Armed forces - Transportation Image No.: CN005790Image No.:Image No.: CN005790 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection The RCAF Beaufort bomber crew who defeated a German Heinkel 115 and a Nazi pocket battleship [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaufort (Bomber) / Bombers / Bombardiers / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 - Aerial operations Image No.: CN001880 CSTMC/CN Collection The RCAF Beaufort bomber crew who defeated a German Heinkel 115 and a Nazi pocket battleshipThe RCAF Beaufort bomber crew who defeated a German Heinkel 115 and a Nazi pocket battleship The RCAF Beaufort bomber crew who defeated a German Heinkel 115 and a Nazi pocket battleship [s.l.], [n.d.][s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: CN001880 Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Subject: Beaufort (Bomber) / Bombers / Bombardiers / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 - Aerial operationsSubject: Beaufort (Bomber) / Bombers / Bombardiers / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 - Aerial operations Image No.: CN001880Image No.: Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Stop 9: Winnipeg Part A: August 26th 1940
  ThemesThemes Airplane repair / maintenanceAirplane repair / maintenance Trans-Canada Air Lines Trans-Canada Air Lines Royal Canadian Air ForceRoyal Canadian Air ForcePilots Pilots Deliveries Deliveries
CharactersCharactersGeorgeGeorge Mrs. MacTavishMrs. MacTavish Airplane maintenance worker (Frank) Airplane maintenance worker (Frank)
Stop Description:Stop Description: George and Mrs. MacTavish tour the Trans-Canada Air Lines maintenance dock in Winnipeg. George and Mrs. MacTavish tour the Trans-Canada Air Lines maintenance dock in Winnipeg.

  Look at those planes! They are so big they make the men seem little! George: George:
Mrs. MacTavish: I know a man who works on these planes; maybe he can give us a tour. It takes a lot of work to make sure the planes all run smoothly. There he is. Hello, Frank! Mrs. MacTavish: [They see a man working.][They see a man working.]
Frank: Frank: Hello there.
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: I have brought a young man to meet you. His name is George.
George: George: How do you do?
Frank: Frank: Why, you must be one of the children from England I have been hearing so much about!
George: George: Yes Sir. Say, can I sit inside one of these planes?
Frank: Frank: ’Fraid not! We have to be very careful because they are very expensive.
George: George: Are these planes used in the war?
Frank: Frank: Not these planes, but lots of others are. You have probably seen the boys on the trains, on their way to training for the RCAF.
George: George: What is the RCAF?
Frank: Frank: Why, it’s the Royal Canadian Air Force! Pilots from Britain and Canada train here so they can be ready to fight Hitler. These planes have a different job — they are for passengers and mail and they deliver supplies all over the country.
George: Wow! They do many things! George:
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: Ok George, we had better be on our way. We don’t want to miss our train!

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Children evacuees from the U.K. arriving at Montreal Montreal, Québec, Canada 1941 Photographer: unknown Subject: World War, 1939-1945 - Children / Great Britain / Refugee children / Immigrants - Canada Image No.: CN000597 CSTMC/CN Collection Harvesting scene, western Canada [s.l], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Wheat / Field crops Image No.: CN005791 CSTMC/CN Collection Girl hand milking a cow [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Cows / Milking / Women in the cattle industry Image No.: CN005806 CSTMC/CN Collection Pacific Ocean skyline scene, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Vancouver / Harbour Front / Boats Image No.: CN005792 CSTMC/CN Collection

Step 10:

Saskatoon to Edmonton

Part A:

August 27th 1940

 

Themes

Reception at train station

Loneliness

Boredom

Separation of siblings

Agricultural work

Differences between England and Canada

Vancouver

Characters

Ruthie

Anne

Mrs. MacTavish

George

Stop Description: Anne’s friend Ruthie (another Guest Child) comes to meet them at the Edmonton train station. They hug enthusiastically at the station, while Mrs. MacTavish takes George for an ice cream while the two girls catch up.

 

Ruthie: Oh, dear Anne! I have missed you!

Anne: I’ve missed you too, Ruthie!

Mrs. MacTavish: Come along George, let's get ice cream while the girls chat.

Anne: What was it like to travel with the other children on the train?

Ruthie: Well, each time we came to a station, people were lined up to see us. They waved and cheered! But I still feel very sad to be so far from home.

Anne: Isn’t it strange here? I didn’t realize how many things there would be to get used to! They do talk rather strangely.

Ruthie: Yes, I know! Dinner is “lunch” and tea is “supper.”

Anne: Where do you live?

Ruthie: I live on a big farm. I help milk the cows and collect eggs.

Anne: I don’t reckon I would like to live on a farm. I really don’t fancy the smell of those cows. But when we get to Vancouver, we will live close to the Pacific Ocean.

Ruthie: I am very lonely here. My sister was sent to another family and I am not allowed to see her. The old grandmother who lives in the house is not very nice to me. I miss having neighbours to visit, like back home in the city.

Anne: I am sorry, Ruthie. Mrs. MacTavish has been lovely so far, but I do miss Mum and Dad. It’s so strange and new here. I hope we go home soon.

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Children evacuees from the U.K. arriving at Montreal Montreal, Québec, Canada 1941 Photographer: unknown Subject: World War, 1939-1945 - Children / Great Britain / Refugee children / Immigrants - Canada Image No.: CN000597 CSTMC/CN Collection Children evacuees from the U.K. arriving at MontrealChildren evacuees from the U.K. arriving at Montreal Children evacuees from the U.K. arriving at Montreal Montreal, Québec, CanadaMontreal, Québec, Canada 19411941 Photographer: unknown Photographer:Photographer: unknownSubject: World War, 1939-1945 - Children / Great Britain / Refugee children / Immigrants - Canada World War, 1939-1945 - Children / Great Britain / Refugee children / Immigrants - Canada Subject:Subject:Image No.: CN000597Image No.:Image No.: CN000597 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Harvesting scene, western Canada [s.l], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Canadian National Railways / Wheat / Field crops Image No.: CN005791 CSTMC/CN Collection Harvesting scene, western CanadaHarvesting scene, western Canada Harvesting scene, western Canada [s.l], [n.d.][s.l], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Photographer:Photographer: unknownSubject: Canadian National Railways / Wheat / Field cropsSubject: Canadian National Railways / Wheat / Field crops Subject:Image No.: CN005791Image No.: CN005791 Image No.:CSTMC/CN Collection CSTMC/CN Collection Girl hand milking a cow [s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Cows / Milking / Women in the cattle industry Image No.: CN005806 CSTMC/CN Collection Girl hand milking a cowGirl hand milking a cow Girl hand milking a cow [s.l.], [n.d.][s.l.], [n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Photographer:Subject: Cows / Milking / Women in the cattle industrySubject:Subject: Cows / Milking / Women in the cattle industry Image No.: CN005806Image No.: CN005806 Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Pacific Ocean skyline scene, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Vancouver / Harbour Front / Boats Image No.: CN005792 CSTMC/CN Collection Pacific Ocean skyline scene, VancouverPacific Ocean skyline scene, Vancouver Pacific Ocean skyline scene, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaVancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Vancouver / Harbour Front / Boats Vancouver / Harbour Front / Boats Subject:Subject:Image No.: CN005792Image No.:Image No.: CN005792 CSTMC/CN Collection CSTMC/CN Collection Step 10: Saskatoon to Edmonton Part A: August 27th 1940
  ThemesThemesReception at train station Reception at train station Loneliness Loneliness Boredom Boredom Separation of siblingsSeparation of siblings Agricultural work Agricultural work Differences between England and Canada Differences between England and Canada Vancouver Vancouver
CharactersCharacters Ruthie Ruthie AnneAnne Mrs. MacTavish Mrs. MacTavishGeorge George
Stop Description:Stop Description: Anne’s friend Ruthie (another Guest Child) comes to meet them at the Edmonton train station. They hug enthusiastically at the station, while Mrs. MacTavish takes George for an ice cream while the two girls catch up. Anne’s friend Ruthie (another Guest Child) comes to meet them at the Edmonton train station. They hug enthusiastically at the station, while Mrs. MacTavish takes George for an ice cream while the two girls catch up.

  Ruthie: Ruthie: Oh, dear Anne! I have missed you!
Anne: Anne: I’ve missed you too, Ruthie!
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: Come along George, let's get ice cream while the girls chat.
Anne: Anne: What was it like to travel with the other children on the train?
Ruthie: Ruthie: Well, each time we came to a station, people were lined up to see us. They waved and cheered! But I still feel very sad to be so far from home.
Anne: Anne: Isn’t it strange here? I didn’t realize how many things there would be to get used to! They do talk rather strangely.
Ruthie: Yes, I know! Dinner is “lunch” and tea is “supper.” Ruthie:
Anne: Anne: Where do you live?
I live on a big farm. I help milk the cows and collect eggs. Ruthie: Ruthie:
Anne: I don’t reckon I would like to live on a farm. I really don’t fancy the smell of those cows. But when we get to Vancouver, we will live close to the Pacific Ocean.
Ruthie: Ruthie: I am very lonely here. My sister was sent to another family and I am not allowed to see her. The old grandmother who lives in the house is not very nice to me. I miss having neighbours to visit, like back home in the city. < Previous  Anne:
Anne: I am sorry, Ruthie. Mrs. MacTavish has been lovely so far, but I do miss Mum and Dad. It’s so strange and new here. I hope we go home soon. Anne:

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Mt. Robson from Hargreaves Ranch below the Canadian National Railways line Mt. Robson, British Columbia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Scenery – Mountains (BC) / Ranching - Horses Image No.: CN005793 CSTMC/CN Collection RCMP officer with his horse at Jasper Jasper, Alberta, Canada ca 1940 Photographer: unknown Subject: Royal Canadian Mounted Police / Mounties – Horse / Jasper Park Image No.: CN005794 CSTMC/CN Collection Close-up of a bighorn sheep Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada 1941 Photographer: unknown Subject: Mountain sheep / Bighorn Sheep Image No.: CN005508 CSTMC/CN Collection Black bear at Jasper National Park Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Black Bear Image No.: CN005795 CSTMC/CN Collection RCAF Avro Ansons fly in formation through the mountains Banff area, Alberta, Canada [n.d. Photographer: unknown Subject: Avro Anson (Training plane) / Training planes / Formation flying, military / Mountain flying / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 - Aerial operations Image No.: CN001945 CSTMC/CN Collection Avro 652A Anson II [s.l.], [n.d.] Subject: World War, 1939-1945 Photographer: unknown Canada Aviation Museum, CMA – 10004

Step 11:

Edmonton to Jasper

Part A:

August 28th 1940

 

Themes

Mounted police

Scenery

Bombing

Air-raid shelters

Homesickness

Avro Ansons / airplanes

British Commonwealth Air Training Plan

Royal Canadian Air Force

Characters

Anne

George

Mrs. MacTavish

Stop Description: Anne and George admire the mountain scenery and discuss wildlife. The children talk about bombing back home in Liverpool, and Mrs. MacTavish tells them about the British Commonwealth Air Training program.

 

George: Anne! Look at the mountains!

Anne: They are beautiful; I have never seen anything like them!

George: I wish the train would stop so we could take a better look.

Anne: We will stop at a place called Jasper. Mrs. MacTavish says it is a very nice town. Maybe we will see a Mountie!

George: I see sheep! Look at their curled horns!

Anne: I saw a bear while you were napping.

George: Why didn’t you wake me up?

Anne: We were going too fast; you would have missed it anyway. I am sure we will see more.

George: I guess. I am glad there are no bombs here. It was scary at home.

Anne: I know. Sleeping on a train is much better than sleeping in the Anderson shelter. I was very glad to get rid of that gas mask too!

George: I heard on the wireless this morning that the Nazis bombed more towns in England last night. I hope Mum and Dad are alright. I miss them.

Anne: Let’s try to think about something else.

George: Oh, look at the airplanes!

Mrs. MacTavish: Those are probably Avro Ansons. Mr. MacTavish says that the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan uses them for training the air force of Canada and Great Britain. There might be some English boys in those planes.

Anne: Wow, they sure are brave!

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Mt. Robson from Hargreaves Ranch below the Canadian National Railways line Mt. Robson, British Columbia, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Scenery – Mountains (BC) / Ranching - Horses Image No.: CN005793 CSTMC/CN Collection Mt. Robson from Hargreaves Ranch below the Canadian National Railways lineMt. Robson from Hargreaves Ranch below the Canadian National Railways line Mt. Robson from Hargreaves Ranch below the Canadian National Railways line Mt. Robson, British Columbia, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Scenery – Mountains (BC) / Ranching - Horses Mt. Robson, British Columbia, CanadaSubject: Scenery – Mountains (BC) / Ranching - HorsesSubject:Image No.: CN005793Image No.: CN005793 Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection RCMP officer with his horse at Jasper Jasper, Alberta, Canada ca 1940 Photographer: unknown Subject: Royal Canadian Mounted Police / Mounties – Horse / Jasper Park Image No.: CN005794 CSTMC/CN Collection RCMP officer with his horse at JasperRCMP officer with his horse at Jasper RCMP officer with his horse at Jasper Jasper, Alberta, CanadaJasper, Alberta, Canada ca 1940ca 1940 Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Royal Canadian Mounted Police / Mounties – Horse / Jasper ParkSubject: Royal Canadian Mounted Police / Mounties – Horse / Jasper Park Image No.: CN005794Image No.:Image No.: CN005794 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Close-up of a bighorn sheep Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada 1941 Photographer: unknown Subject: Mountain sheep / Bighorn Sheep Image No.: CN005508 CSTMC/CN Collection Close-up of a bighorn sheepClose-up of a bighorn sheep Close-up of a bighorn sheep Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada 1941Photographer: Subject: Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada1941 Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknownSubject: Mountain sheep / Bighorn SheepSubject:Subject: Mountain sheep / Bighorn Sheep Image No.: CN005508Image No.: Image No.: CN005508CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Black bear at Jasper National Park Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada [n.d.] Photographer: unknown Subject: Black Bear Image No.: CN005795 CSTMC/CN Collection Black bear at Jasper National ParkBlack bear at Jasper National Park Black bear at Jasper National Park Jasper National Park, Alberta, CanadaJasper National Park, Alberta, Canada [n.d.][n.d.] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Black Bear Black Bear Subject:Subject:Image No.: CN005795Image No.:Image No.: CN005795 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection RCAF Avro Ansons fly in formation through the mountains Banff area, Alberta, Canada [n.d. Photographer: unknown Subject: Avro Anson (Training plane) / Training planes / Formation flying, military / Mountain flying / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 - Aerial operations Image No.: CN001945 CSTMC/CN Collection RCAF Avro Ansons fly in formation through the mountainsRCAF Avro Ansons fly in formation through the mountains RCAF Avro Ansons fly in formation through the mountains Banff area, Alberta, CanadaBanff area, Alberta, Canada [n.d.[n.d. Photographer: unknown Photographer:Photographer: unknownSubject: Subject: Avro Anson (Training plane) / Training planes / Formation flying, military / Mountain flying / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 - Aerial operations Subject: Avro Anson (Training plane) / Training planes / Formation flying, military / Mountain flying / Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force / World War, 1939-1945 - Aerial operationsImage No.: CN001945Image No.:Image No.: CN001945 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Avro 652A Anson II [s.l.], [n.d.] Subject: World War, 1939-1945 Photographer: unknown Canada Aviation Museum, CMA – 10004 Avro 652A Anson IIAvro 652A Anson II Avro 652A Anson II [s.l.], [n.d.][s.l.], [n.d.] Subject: Subject: World War, 1939-1945 Subject: World War, 1939-1945Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Canada Aviation Museum, CMA – 10004Canada Aviation Museum, CMA – 10004 Step 11: Edmonton to Jasper Part A:
August 28th 1940  ThemesThemes Mounted police Mounted police Scenery SceneryBombing Bombing Air-raid shelters Air-raid shelters Homesickness Homesickness Avro Ansons / airplanes Avro Ansons / airplanes British Commonwealth Air Training PlanBritish Commonwealth Air Training Plan Royal Canadian Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force
CharactersCharacters Anne Anne GeorgeGeorge Mrs. MacTavishMrs. MacTavish
Stop Description: Anne and George admire the mountain scenery and discuss wildlife. The children talk about bombing back home in Liverpool, and Mrs. MacTavish tells them about the British Commonwealth Air Training program. Stop Description: Anne and George admire the mountain scenery and discuss wildlife. The children talk about bombing back home in Liverpool, and Mrs. MacTavish tells them about the British Commonwealth Air Training program.

  George: George: Anne! Look at the mountains!
Anne: Anne: They are beautiful; I have never seen anything like them!
George: George: I wish the train would stop so we could take a better look.
Anne: Anne: We will stop at a place called Jasper. Mrs. MacTavish says it is a very nice town. Maybe we will see a Mountie!
George: George: I see sheep! Look at their curled horns!
Anne: Anne: I saw a bear while you were napping.
George: George: Why didn’t you wake me up?
Anne: Anne: We were going too fast; you would have missed it anyway. I am sure we will see more.
George: George: I guess. I am glad there are no bombs here. It was scary at home.
Anne: Anne: I know. Sleeping on a train is much better than sleeping in the Anderson shelter. I was very glad to get rid of that gas mask too!
George: George: I heard on the wireless this morning that the Nazis bombed more towns in England last night. I hope Mum and Dad are alright. I miss them.
Anne: Anne: Let’s try to think about something else.
George: George: Oh, look at the airplanes!
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: Those are probably Avro Ansons. Mr. MacTavish says that the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan uses them for training the air force of Canada and Great Britain. There might be some English boys in those planes.
Anne: Anne: Wow, they sure are brave!

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Children Calling Home
June 1st 1941

Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / Parks Image No.: CN005796 CSTMC/CN Collection Swimming at English Bay, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / Parks Image No.: CN005797 CSTMC/CN Collection Winter sports at Foleyet, Ontario Foleyet, Ontario, Canada ca 1927 Photographer: unknown Subject: Children / Winter sports Image No.: CN000487 CSTMC/CN Collection Skyline from Stanley Park, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Vancouver (B.C.) / Harbors / Mountains Image No.: CN005798 CSTMC/CN Collection Kids on beach, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / Parks Image No.: CN005799 CSTMC/CN Collection Margaret Beal, aged 15, speaks to her parents via the radio on Christmas morning, 1940 Also shown, an announcer and producer for a Winnipeg radio station, CKY, an affiliate of the CBC in Winnipeg Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada December 25, 1940 Personal Collection of Margaret Smolensky (Née Beal) Station personnel in CNRO broadcast room Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 1926 Photographer: unknown Subject: Radio broadcasting / Radio stations / CNRO (Radio station) Image No.: CN000300 CSTMC/CN Collection Aerial view of skyline and cloud effect, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Vancouver (B.C.) / Harbors / Mountains Image No.: CN005800 CSTMC/CN Collection Kids playing baseball, suburbs of St John’s St John’s, Newfoundland, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Baseball / Children / Games Image No.: CN005801 CSTMC/CN Collection The "Little Happy Gang" children's knitting club. Members knit for Canadian soldiers and for the Canadian Red Cross Society, May 1940 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada May 1940 Photographer: Victor Bull National Film Board of Canada Photograph Collection, 1971-271 Library and Archives Canada, C-053880 The Super Continental, east of Jasper Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Mountains / Canadian National Railways / Transportation Image No.: CN005802 CSTMC/CN Collection Sunning at Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / Parks Image No.: CN005803 CSTMC/CN Collection

Stop 12:

Jasper to Vancouver

Part A:

August 29th 1940

 

Themes

Vancouver

Swimming / beaches / Scenery

School

Gas masks

Recreation activities

War Work / Paper route

Characters

Anne

George

Mrs. MacTavish

Stop Description: Anne and George are sitting on a train car with Mrs. MacTavish; they ask her what it will be like in their new home.

 

George: How many days have we been away from home?

Anne: 22 days.

George: That is a long time, but it sure has been an adventure. I think I would like to go home soon though. When are we going back, Anne?

Anne: Well, we have to wait until the war is over. It will be ok George.

George: I miss Mummy and Daddy.

Anne: Mrs. MacTavish, tell us what it will be like in Vancouver.

Mrs. MacTavish: Well, let me see. Mr. MacTavish and I live in a neighbourhood called “Kitsilano,” close to a nice beach.

Anne: Will we get to go swimming?

Mrs. MacTavish: Yes, you can go swimming if you’d like, but not in winter. It's rather cold in the ocean!

Anne: Will it snow a lot?

Mrs. MacTavish: No. Vancouver doesn't get much snow, but there is a lot of rain.

George: But I thought it snowed everywhere in Canada!

Mrs. MacTavish: Vancouver is on the Pacific Ocean, and it's warmer than the rest of the country.

George: Well, lots of rain sounds just like home! Will there be children to play with?

Mrs. MacTavish: Yes, there are lots of children to play with there. George, you can get a paper route. And you will both start school very soon.

Anne: I am going into First Form in England. What is that called in Canada?

Mrs. MacTavish: Grade 7. And George, you will be in grade 4.

George: Do we have to wear gas masks?

Mrs. MacTavish: No, not yet anyway!

George: Good! I think I shall like it then.

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June 1st 1941

Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / Parks Image No.: CN005796 CSTMC/CN Collection Kitsilano Beach, VancouverKitsilano Beach, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaVancouver, British Columbia, Canada[n.d] Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver [n.d] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: Photographer: unknownSubject: Beaches / ParksSubject:Subject: Beaches / Parks Image No.: CN005796Image No.: CN005796 Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Swimming at English Bay, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / Parks Image No.: CN005797 CSTMC/CN Collection Swimming at English Bay, VancouverSwimming at English Bay, Vancouver Swimming at English Bay, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaVancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d][n.d] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / Parks Beaches / Parks Subject:Subject:Image No.: CN005797Image No.:Image No.: CN005797 CSTMC/CN Collection CSTMC/CN Collection Winter sports at Foleyet, Ontario Foleyet, Ontario, Canada ca 1927 Photographer: unknown Subject: Children / Winter sports Image No.: CN000487 CSTMC/CN Collection Winter sports at Foleyet, OntarioWinter sports at Foleyet, Ontario Winter sports at Foleyet, Ontario Foleyet, Ontario, CanadaFoleyet, Ontario, Canada ca 1927ca 1927 Photographer: unknown unknown Photographer:Photographer:Subject: Children / Winter sportsSubject:Subject: Children / Winter sports Image No.: CN000487Image No.:Image No.: CN000487 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Skyline from Stanley Park, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Vancouver (B.C.) / Harbors / Mountains Image No.: CN005798 CSTMC/CN Collection Skyline from Stanley Park, VancouverSkyline from Stanley Park, Vancouver Skyline from Stanley Park, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaVancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d][n.d] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Vancouver (B.C.) / Harbors / Mountains Subject:Subject: Vancouver (B.C.) / Harbors / MountainsImage No.: CN005798Image No.:Image No.: CN005798 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Kids on beach, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / Parks Image No.: CN005799 CSTMC/CN Collection Kids on beach, VancouverKids on beach, Vancouver Kids on beach, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada[n.d]Photographer:Subject: Beaches / ParksSubject: Beaches / Parks Subject:Image No.: CN005799 CN005799 Image No.:Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Margaret Beal, aged 15, speaks to her parents via the radio on Christmas morning, 1940 Also shown, an announcer and producer for a Winnipeg radio station, CKY, an affiliate of the CBC in Winnipeg Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada December 25, 1940 Personal Collection of Margaret Smolensky (Née Beal) Margaret Beal, aged 15, speaks to her parents via the radio on Christmas morning, 1940Margaret Beal, aged 15, speaks to her parents via the radio on Christmas morning, 1940 Margaret Beal, aged 15, in Winnipeg, Canada, speaks to her parents back home in Yorkshire, England via the radio on Christmas morning. Also shown, an announcer and producer for a Winnipeg radio station, CKY, an affiliate of the CBC in WinnipegAlso shown, an announcer and producer for a Winnipeg radio station, CKY, an affiliate of the CBC in Winnipeg Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada December 25, 1940December 25, 1940 Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaPersonal Collection of Margaret Smolensky (Née Beal)Personal Collection of Margaret Smolensky (Née Beal) Station personnel in CNRO broadcast room Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 1926 Photographer: unknown Subject: Radio broadcasting / Radio stations / CNRO (Radio station) Image No.: CN000300 CSTMC/CN Collection Station personnel in CNRO broadcast roomStation personnel in CNRO broadcast room Station personnel in CNRO broadcast room Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa, Ontario, Canada 1926 unknown 1926Photographer: unknownPhotographer: Photographer:Subject: Radio broadcasting / Radio stations / CNRO (Radio station)Subject: Radio broadcasting / Radio stations / CNRO (Radio station) Subject:Image No.: CN000300Image No.: CN000300 Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Aerial view of skyline and cloud effect, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Vancouver (B.C.) / Harbors / Mountains Image No.: CN005800 CSTMC/CN Collection Aerial view of skyline and cloud effect, VancouverAerial view of skyline and cloud effect, Vancouver Aerial view of skyline and cloud effect, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaVancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d][n.d] Photographer: unknown unknown Photographer:Photographer:Subject: Vancouver (B.C.) / Harbors / MountainsSubject: Vancouver (B.C.) / Harbors / Mountains Subject:Image No.: CN005800 Image No.:Image No.: CN005800CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Kids playing baseball, suburbs of St John’s St John’s, Newfoundland, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Baseball / Children / Games Image No.: CN005801 CSTMC/CN Collection Kids playing baseball, suburbs of St John’sKids playing baseball, suburbs of St John’s Kids playing baseball, suburbs of St John’s St John’s, Newfoundland, CanadaSt John’s, Newfoundland, Canada [n.d][n.d] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Baseball / Children / Games Baseball / Children / Games Subject:Subject:Image No.: CN005801Image No.:Image No.: CN005801 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection The "Little Happy Gang" children's knitting club. Members knit for Canadian soldiers and for the Canadian Red Cross Society, May 1940 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada May 1940 Photographer: Victor Bull National Film Board of Canada Photograph Collection, 1971-271 Library and Archives Canada, C-053880 The "Little Happy Gang" children's knitting club. Members knit for Canadian soldiers and for the Canadian Red Cross Society, May 1940The "Little Happy Gang" children's knitting club. Members knit for Canadian soldiers and for the Canadian Red Cross Society, May 1940 The "Little Happy Gang" children's knitting club. Members knit for Canadian soldiers and for the Canadian Red Cross Society Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, CanadaMoose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada May 1940May 1940 Photographer: Victor BullPhotographer: Photographer: Victor BullNational Film Board of Canada Photograph Collection, 1971-271 National Film Board of Canada Photograph Collection, 1971-271Library and Archives Canada, C-053880Library and Archives Canada, C-053880 The Super Continental, east of Jasper Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Mountains / Canadian National Railways / Transportation Image No.: CN005802 CSTMC/CN Collection The Super Continental, east of JasperThe Super Continental, east of Jasper The Super Continental, east of Jasper Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada [n.d][n.d] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Mountains / Canadian National Railways / Transportation Jasper National Park, Alberta, CanadaSubject: Mountains / Canadian National Railways / Transportation Subject:Image No.: CN005802Image No.:Image No.: CN005802CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Sunning at Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / Parks Image No.: CN005803 CSTMC/CN Collection Sunning at Kitsilano Beach, VancouverSunning at Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver Sunning at Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaVancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d][n.d] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / ParksSubject: Beaches / Parks Image No.: CN005803Image No.:Image No.: CN005803CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Subject: Stop 12: Jasper to Vancouver Part A: August 29th 1940
  ThemesThemes Vancouver Vancouver Swimming / beaches / Scenery Swimming / beaches / Scenery School School Gas masks Gas masks Recreation activities Recreation activities War Work / Paper route War Work / Paper route
Characters Characters AnneAnneGeorgeGeorge Mrs. MacTavishMrs. MacTavish
Stop Description:Stop Description: Anne and George are sitting on a train car with Mrs. MacTavish; they ask her what it will be like in their new home. Anne and George are sitting on a train car with Mrs. MacTavish; they ask her what it will be like in their new home.
  How many days have we been away from home?
George: George:
Anne: Anne: 22 days.
George: George: That is a long time, but it sure has been an adventure. I think I would like to go home soon though. When are we going back, Anne?
Anne: Anne: Well, we have to wait until the war is over. It will be ok George.
George: George: I miss Mummy and Daddy. Anne: Mrs. MacTavish, tell us what it will be like in Vancouver.
Mrs. MacTavish: Well, let me see. Mr. MacTavish and I live in a neighbourhood called “Kitsilano,” close to a nice beach.
Anne: Mrs. MacTavish:
Anne: Anne: Will we get to go swimming?
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: Yes, you can go swimming if you’d like, but not in winter. It's rather cold in the ocean!
Anne: Anne: Will it snow a lot?
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: No. Vancouver doesn't get much snow, but there is a lot of rain.
George: George: But I thought it snowed everywhere in Canada!
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: Vancouver is on the Pacific Ocean, and it's warmer than the rest of the country.
George: George: Well, lots of rain sounds just like home! Will there be children to play with?
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: Yes, there are lots of children to play with there. George, you can get a paper route. And you will both start school very soon.
Anne: Anne: I am going into First Form in England. What is that called in Canada?
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: Grade 7. And George, you will be in grade 4.
George: George: Do we have to wear gas masks?
Mrs. MacTavish: Mrs. MacTavish: No, not yet anyway!
Good! I think I shall like it then. George: George:

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Children Calling Home
June 1st 1941

Margaret Beal, aged 15, speaks to her parents via the radio on Christmas morning, 1940 Also shown, an announcer and producer for a Winnipeg radio station, CKY, an affiliate of the CBC in Winnipeg Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada December 25, 1940 Personal Collection of Margaret Smolensky (Née Beal) Station personnel in CNRO broadcast room Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 1926 Photographer: unknown Subject: Radio broadcasting / Radio stations / CNRO (Radio station) Image No.: CN000300 CSTMC/CN Collection Aerial view of skyline and cloud effect, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Vancouver (B.C.) / Harbors / Mountains Image No.: CN005800 CSTMC/CN Collection Kids playing baseball, suburbs of St John’s St John’s, Newfoundland, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Baseball / Children / Games Image No.: CN005801 CSTMC/CN Collection The "Little Happy Gang" children's knitting club. Members knit for Canadian soldiers and for the Canadian Red Cross Society, May 1940 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada May 1940 Photographer: Victor Bull National Film Board of Canada Photograph Collection, 1971-271 Library and Archives Canada, C-053880 The Super Continental, east of Jasper Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Mountains / Canadian National Railways / Transportation Image No.: CN005802 CSTMC/CN Collection Sunning at Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / Parks Image No.: CN005803 CSTMC/CN Collection

Stop 12:

Vancouver

Part B:

September 4th 1940

 

Themes

Vancouver

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Guest Children

Recreation/ Sports

War work

Travel

Food

Junior Red Cross

Scenery

Characters

Anne

George

Radio Host

Mum

Dad

Stop Description: Radio connection with Mum and Dad through the CBC. Anne and George are wearing headsets and talking into a big microphone at the radio station. There is a radio host with them. Split screen; we can see their parents set up in a radio station in England ready to talk to them.

 

Host: Good morning listeners! Today we have a special treat for you. We will be connecting Guest Children in Canada to their parents back home in England through the radio! [Host turns to George and Anne;] Ok children, say your names nice and loudly into the microphone!

Anne: Hello, my name is Anne.

George: And I’m George!

Mum: Children, I can hear you!

Dad: Hello there! How do you like Canada so far?

Anne: It’s lovely here; Mrs. MacTavish is taking good care of us! We live in a big house and I can see the ocean and the mountains any time I wish.

George: I am learning how to play baseball!

Mum: That sounds wonderful, children! We miss you very much here, but we are busy doing our war work.

Anne: We miss you too! People in Canada are all doing war work also. I joined the Junior Red Cross and I get to knit socks for the soldiers back home!

George: And I am going to take a paper route, and buy lots of Victory Bonds.

Dad: I am very proud of you children. What was the trip across Canada like?

George: Long! But we got to eat lots of new things, like maple syrup!

Anne: We saw some beautiful scenes, and we got to go swimming.

Host: Well, children, that is all the time we have today! Say goodbye to your parents now.

George and Anne: Bye Mum, bye Dad!

Mum and Dad: Goodbye children!

Mum: Mind Mrs. MacTavish while you are there.

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June 1st 1941

Margaret Beal, aged 15, speaks to her parents via the radio on Christmas morning, 1940 Also shown, an announcer and producer for a Winnipeg radio station, CKY, an affiliate of the CBC in Winnipeg Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada December 25, 1940 Personal Collection of Margaret Smolensky (Née Beal) Margaret Beal, aged 15, speaks to her parents via the radio on Christmas morning, 1940Margaret Beal, aged 15, speaks to her parents via the radio on Christmas morning, 1940 Margaret Beal, aged 15, in Winnipeg, Canada, speaks to her parents back home in Yorkshire, England via the radio on Christmas morning. Also shown, an announcer and producer for a Winnipeg radio station, CKY, an affiliate of the CBC in WinnipegAlso shown, an announcer and producer for a Winnipeg radio station, CKY, an affiliate of the CBC in Winnipeg Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada December 25, 1940 Personal Collection of Margaret Smolensky (Née Beal) December 25, 1940Personal Collection of Margaret Smolensky (Née Beal) Station personnel in CNRO broadcast room Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 1926 Photographer: unknown Subject: Radio broadcasting / Radio stations / CNRO (Radio station) Image No.: CN000300 CSTMC/CN Collection Station personnel in CNRO broadcast roomStation personnel in CNRO broadcast room Station personnel in CNRO broadcast room Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa, Ontario, Canada 19261926 Photographer: unknown Photographer:Photographer: unknown Radio broadcasting / Radio stations / CNRO (Radio station) Subject: Radio broadcasting / Radio stations / CNRO (Radio station)Subject:Subject:Image No.: CN000300Image No.: CN000300 Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Aerial view of skyline and cloud effect, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Vancouver (B.C.) / Harbors / Mountains Image No.: CN005800 CSTMC/CN Collection Aerial view of skyline and cloud effect, Vancouver Aerial view of skyline and cloud effect, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaVancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Aerial view of skyline and cloud effect, Vancouver[n.d]Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Vancouver (B.C.) / Harbors / MountainsSubject: Vancouver (B.C.) / Harbors / Mountains Subject:Image No.: CN005800Image No.: CN005800 Image No.:CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Kids playing baseball, suburbs of St John’s St John’s, Newfoundland, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Baseball / Children / Games Image No.: CN005801 CSTMC/CN Collection Kids playing baseball, suburbs of St John’sKids playing baseball, suburbs of St John’s Kids playing baseball, suburbs of St John’s St John’s, Newfoundland, Canada [n.d][n.d] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Photographer:Subject: Baseball / Children / GamesSubject: Baseball / Children / Games St John’s, Newfoundland, CanadaSubject:Image No.: CN005801Image No.:Image No.: CN005801 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection The "Little Happy Gang" children's knitting club. Members knit for Canadian soldiers and for the Canadian Red Cross Society, May 1940 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada May 1940 Photographer: Victor Bull National Film Board of Canada Photograph Collection, 1971-271 Library and Archives Canada, C-053880 The "Little Happy Gang" children's knitting club. Members knit for Canadian soldiers and for the Canadian Red Cross Society, May 1940The "Little Happy Gang" children's knitting club. Members knit for Canadian soldiers and for the Canadian Red Cross Society, May 1940 The "Little Happy Gang" children's knitting club. Members knit for Canadian soldiers and for the Canadian Red Cross Society Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, CanadaMoose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada May 1940May 1940 Photographer: Victor Bull Victor Bull Photographer:Photographer:National Film Board of Canada Photograph Collection, 1971-271National Film Board of Canada Photograph Collection, 1971-271 Library and Archives Canada, C-053880Library and Archives Canada, C-053880 The Super Continental, east of Jasper Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Mountains / Canadian National Railways / Transportation Image No.: CN005802 CSTMC/CN Collection The Super Continental, east of JasperThe Super Continental, east of Jasper The Super Continental, east of Jasper Jasper National Park, Alberta, CanadaJasper National Park, Alberta, Canada [n.d][n.d] Photographer: unknownPhotographer: unknown Photographer:Subject: Mountains / Canadian National Railways / Transportation Subject:Subject: Mountains / Canadian National Railways / Transportation Image No.: CN005802Image No.: Image No.: CN005802CSTMC/CN Collection CSTMC/CN Collection Sunning at Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d] Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / Parks Image No.: CN005803 CSTMC/CN Collection Sunning at Kitsilano Beach, VancouverSunning at Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver Sunning at Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaVancouver, British Columbia, Canada [n.d][n.d] Photographer: unknownPhotographer:Photographer: unknown Subject: Beaches / ParksSubject:Subject: Beaches / Parks Image No.: CN005803Image No.:Image No.: CN005803 CSTMC/CN CollectionCSTMC/CN Collection Stop 12: Vancouver Part B: September 4th 1940
  ThemesThemes Vancouver Vancouver Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Guest Children Guest Children Recreation/ Sports Recreation/ Sports War work Travel War work Travel Food Food Junior Red Cross Junior Red Cross Scenery Scenery
CharactersCharactersAnne AnneGeorgeGeorge Radio HostRadio HostMumMum DadDad
Stop Description:Stop Description: Radio connection with Mum and Dad through the CBC. Anne and George are wearing headsets and talking into a big microphone at the radio station. There is a radio host with them. Split screen; we can see their parents set up in a radio station in England ready to talk to them. Radio connection with Mum and Dad through the CBC. Anne and George are wearing headsets and talking into a big microphone at the radio station. There is a radio host with them. Split screen; we can see their parents set up in a radio station in England ready to talk to them.

  Host: Host: Good morning listeners! Today we have a special treat for you. We will be connecting Guest Children in Canada to their parents back home in England through the radio! [Host turns to George and Anne;][Host turns to George and Anne;] Ok children, say your names nice and loudly into the microphone! Anne: Hello, my name is Anne.
Anne:
George: George: And I’m George!
Mum: Mum: Children, I can hear you!
Dad: Dad: Hello there! How do you like Canada so far?
Anne: Anne: It’s lovely here; Mrs. MacTavish is taking good care of us! We live in a big house and I can see the ocean and the mountains any time I wish.
George: George: I am learning how to play baseball!
Mum: Mum: That sounds wonderful, children! We miss you very much here, but we are busy doing our war work.
Anne: Anne: We miss you too! People in Canada are all doing war work also. I joined the Junior Red Cross and I get to knit socks for the soldiers back home!
George: George: And I am going to take a paper route, and buy lots of Victory Bonds.
Dad: Dad: I am very proud of you children. What was the trip across Canada like?
George: George: Long! But we got to eat lots of new things, like maple syrup!
Anne: Anne: We saw some beautiful scenes, and we got to go swimming.
Host:Host: Well, children, that is all the time we have today! Say goodbye to your parents now.
George and Anne: George and Anne: Bye Mum, bye Dad!
Mum and Dad: Mum and Dad: Goodbye children!
Mum: Mum: Mind Mrs. MacTavish while you are there.

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