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      Dr. George C.R. Hall was fascinated with technology. Technology in this era was the short wave radio (ham radio) and George C.R. Hall obtained his ham radio license in 1934. He communicated with people worldwide, using his call number VE3NC. His interest extended beyond learning the code to the construction …

      This is Dr. George C.R. Hall's first year medical school report. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      One of the most important actions George C.R. Hall took as Grand Master, was to write to the Canadian Prime Minister to officially protest the inhuman treatment of the Jewish people in Nazi Germany, and to request the Canadian government bring these refugees to Canada.

      George C.R. Hall’s letter to a fellow I.O.O.F. members. Dr. George C.R. Hall felt so strongly on this issue that he did not consult the I.O.O.F Advisory Board, since he knew they would approve of his action.

      Canadian Prime Minister response to George C.R. Hall’s letter.

      Dr. George C.R. Hall's Medical Degree from the University of Toronto in 1923. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      Dr. George C.R. Hall's certification from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario in 1923. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      “Delivered 16 babies in 24 hours.” Dr. George C.R. Hall’s words.

      Dr. George C.R. Hall was proud of his country. In 1926 he wrote to Life Magazine to thank the reporter for writing an article about WWI from a Canadian perspective.

      Dr. George C.R. Hall as the Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1938. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      In the 1930s, Dr. & Mrs. George C.R. Hall’s two other children, Warner and Patricia, were born. Picture of Mrs. George C.R. Hall and her two children, Warner and Patricia.

      Dr. & Mrs. George C.R. Hall’s three children in 1937. Picture: Left to right; Terence, Patricia, & Warner Hall.

      Photograph of Dr. George C.R. Hall taken in 1923 at Hamilton General Hospital during his internship. The woman in the photograph is not identified. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      George C.R. Hall entered first year medicine at University of Toronto in 1918. This class was unique in that it was a mixture of WWI veterans and high school graduates. It also had the largest enrolment on record.

      Dr. George C.R.Hall taken in 1918. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      “My University class was large, approximately 250. It was several days before we really got organized.” George C.R. Hall’s words.

      “It did not take the University of Toronto C.O.T.C. (Cadet Officer Training Corp) long to catch up though, and although many of our class were veterans of WWI, and still in uniform, we had to wear a military uniform to school on Tuesday and Friday and drill on the back …

      “This did us no harm, except we did resent being recognized as soldiers, for at least two days a week, especially when many had years of front line service and bore scars of war.“ George C.R. Hall’s words.

      Dr. George C.R. Hall standing in front of his residence at the University of Toronto in 1918. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      “I was cautioned in my first year by the Professor to better my work or else, and only then did I really settle down and study.” George C.R. Hall’s words.