- Dear Viola...
A letter written to Hugh's Aunt Viola in regards to a possible military opportunity for Hugh.
A letter written to Hugh's Aunt Viola in regards to a possible military opportunity for Hugh.
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- Drawing of a soldier
A drawing done by Hugh in one of his letters home of a uniformed soldier.
A drawing done by Hugh in one of his letters home of a uniformed soldier.
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- WWI Scrapbook - Hugh Salvin Calverley
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- Letter - Thank you for the "Baby"
A letter to Hugh Calverley's mother thanking his family for gifts that they sent to him.
A letter to Hugh Calverley's mother thanking his family for gifts that they sent to him.
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- Military Biplane R.E.S. 120 HP Beardmore-Austro-Daimler
The reverse side of the postcard has a letter from Hugh to his father: "Oct 21 (1914) 2nd C. 3rd Batt. Bustard Camp Dear Dad, I was thinking you might be in London now. This is the same type we saw at Brooklands together. Hugh."
The reverse side of the postcard has a letter from Hugh to his father: "Oct 21 (1914) 2nd C. 3rd Batt. Bustard Camp Dear Dad, I was thinking you might …
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- An Army Alphabet, Subaltern's Amusing Lines to "Cheer us up"
This clipping was written at the front by a subaltern of "C" Company, 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers and were published in the 1st Divisional Routine Orders.
This clipping was written at the front by a subaltern of "C" Company, 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers and were published in the 1st Divisional Routine Orders.
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- Cartoon Carrying On (War Budget)
A postcard from World War I that depicts a political cartoon expressing the issue of the war budget.
A postcard from World War I that depicts a political cartoon expressing the issue of the war budget.
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- The Euphemists
A World War I political cartoon featuring the Sultan of Turkey and the Kaiser.
A World War I political cartoon featuring the Sultan of Turkey and the Kaiser.
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- Letter - We shot with the long Ross...
A letter written by Hugh to Dick discussing weapons used during World War I
A letter written by Hugh to Dick discussing weapons used during World War I
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- Signaler Corps.
The Canadian Signal Corp was divided among the Battalions and were responsible for inter-army communications.
The Canadian Signal Corp was divided among the Battalions and were responsible for inter-army communications.
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- Lake Simcoe
An original watercolor painting of Lake Simcoe.
An original watercolor painting of Lake Simcoe.
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- Volunteers Eager to Start for War
A newspaper clipping discussing the training experiences of Ontario soldiers.
A newspaper clipping discussing the training experiences of Ontario soldiers.
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- Wiltshiremen
A postcard sent from Hugh home to his camily.
A postcard sent from Hugh home to his camily.
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- HMS Star and HM Saucy Arethusa
Postcards depicting two Canadian transport ships - the HMS Star and HM Saucy Arethusa.
Postcards depicting two Canadian transport ships - the HMS Star and HM Saucy Arethusa.
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- The Listening Post
A newspaper designed to inform the British public on the happenings of the war.
A newspaper designed to inform the British public on the happenings of the war.
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- Letter - I wonder...
A letter written to Mrs Calverley, Hugh's mother, by A.H. Young from Trinity College in Toronto.
A letter written to Mrs Calverley, Hugh's mother, by A.H. Young from Trinity College in Toronto.
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- Map of Camp in pencil
A hand-drawn map of the camp at Valcartier. Hand-drawn by Hugh Calverley.
A hand-drawn map of the camp at Valcartier. Hand-drawn by Hugh Calverley.
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- Drawing of a Round Tent
A drawing of the round tents that were located in Valcartier. There were 12 people to a tent - those who shared a tent with Hugh are listed.
A drawing of the round tents that were located in Valcartier. There were 12 people to a tent - those who shared a tent with Hugh are listed.
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- Letter – I am out of my teens
A letter to Hugh's father after his twenty-first birthday. It contains information about the daily life and supply demand of the Canadian troops.
A letter to Hugh's father after his twenty-first birthday. It contains information about the daily life and supply demand of the Canadian troops.
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- Receiving Supplies
Soldiers organizing military supplies at Valcartier training grounds in Quebec.
Soldiers organizing military supplies at Valcartier training grounds in Quebec.
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