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Item types: Paintings- Item types: Photographs
- Groups: World War Two
- Hilda and Eileen Barnett with Co-Workers at Brunton Lumber Co., 1945
The Brunton Lumber Company was built at Whitby Harbor in 1941. The company manufactured ammunition boxes for Defense Industries Limited in Ajax during the Second World War. The company was sold to General Mills and was destroyed by fire 0n 8 February 1951. The Brunton Lumber Company was built at Whitby Harbor in 1941. The company manufactured ammunition boxes for Defense Industries Limited in Ajax during the Second World War. The company was …Whitby Public Library - Making Ammunition Boxes at Brunton Lumber Company, c.1942
The Brunton Lumber Company was built at Whitby Harbor in 1941. The company manufactured ammunition boxes for Defense Industries Limited in Ajax during the Second World War. Stacks of these ammunition boxes can be seen to the right and left of this picture. The company was later sold to General … The Brunton Lumber Company was built at Whitby Harbor in 1941. The company manufactured ammunition boxes for Defense Industries Limited in Ajax during the Second World War. Stacks of these …Whitby Public Library - Making Ammunition Boxes at Brunton Lumber Company, c.1942
The Brunton Lumber Company was built at Whitby Harbor in 1941. The company manufactured ammunition boxes for Defense Industries Limited in Ajax during the Second World War. Stacks of these ammunition boxes can be seen to the right and left of this picture. The company was later sold to General … The Brunton Lumber Company was built at Whitby Harbor in 1941. The company manufactured ammunition boxes for Defense Industries Limited in Ajax during the Second World War. Stacks of these …Whitby Public Library - VE Day Parade, 1945
A black and white photograph of cadets from the Whitby High School lined up in front of the cenotaph at the south-west corner of Dundas Street and Green Street. In the foreground from left to right: Des Denyer, Everett Gleming, John Archibald, Stuart Roblin, Wilmot Gates, George Rae. A black and white photograph of cadets from the Whitby High School lined up in front of the cenotaph at the south-west corner of Dundas Street and Green Street. In …Whitby Public Library - VE Day Parade, 1945
A black and white photograph of veterans from the First World War lined up in front of the cenotaph at the south-west corner of Dundas Street and Green Street for a Victory in Europe Day (V.E. Day) parade. A black and white photograph of veterans from the First World War lined up in front of the cenotaph at the south-west corner of Dundas Street and Green Street for …Whitby Public Library - VE Day Parade, 1945
A black and white photograph of the children's Colour Party lined up in front of the cenotaph at the south-west corner of Dundas Street and Green Street for a Victory in Europe Day (V.E. Day) parade. From left to right are: Gerald Walsh, unidentified, William Rowley, Ron Atkinson, John Greer, … A black and white photograph of the children's Colour Party lined up in front of the cenotaph at the south-west corner of Dundas Street and Green Street for a Victory …Whitby Public Library - Group Portrait of Members of the Whit-Knit Club with Lawn Mowers, c.1943
The Whit-Knit Club was a group of Whitby women who knit socks for Whitby soldiers during the Second World War and sent cigarettes and other comforts. They raised money by babysitting and cutting lawns. This photograph was taken in the backyard at Russell Hatch's residence at the south east corner … The Whit-Knit Club was a group of Whitby women who knit socks for Whitby soldiers during the Second World War and sent cigarettes and other comforts. They raised money by …Whitby Public Library - Group Portrait of Members of the Whit-Knit Club , c.1943
The Whit-Knit Club was a group of Whitby women who knit socks for Whitby soldiers during the Second World War and sent cigarettes and other comforts. They raised money by babysitting and cutting lawns. This photograph was taken on the steps of Russell Hatch's residence at the south east corner … The Whit-Knit Club was a group of Whitby women who knit socks for Whitby soldiers during the Second World War and sent cigarettes and other comforts. They raised money by …Whitby Public Library - Members of the Whit-Knit Club on a parade float, c.1943
The Whit-Knit Club was a group of Whitby women who knit socks for Whitby soldiers during the Second World War and sent cigarettes and other comforts. They raised money by babysitting and cutting lawns. The Whit-Knit Club was a group of Whitby women who knit socks for Whitby soldiers during the Second World War and sent cigarettes and other comforts. They raised money by …Whitby Public Library - Soldiers' Parade on Brock Street, c.1939
A black and white group photograph of a parade of soldiers led by drummers, marching south on Brock Street at Mary Street. A black and white group photograph of a parade of soldiers led by drummers, marching south on Brock Street at Mary Street.Whitby Public Library - Soldiers' Parade on Brock Street, c.1939
A black and white group photograph of a parade of soldiers on Brock Street at Mary Street. In the background is the Samuel Trees Company Blanket Factory. A black and white group photograph of a parade of soldiers on Brock Street at Mary Street. In the background is the Samuel Trees Company Blanket Factory.Whitby Public Library - Soldiers' Parade on Brock Street, c.1939
A black and white group photograph of a parade of soldiers. The soldiers are marching past a camouflaged car with the number "23" on it's window. The exact location is uncertain though it may be near Brock Street and Mary Street. A black and white group photograph of a parade of soldiers. The soldiers are marching past a camouflaged car with the number "23" on it's window. The exact location is …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of John Ross Anderson, c.1939
John Ross Anderson was born at Cannington, Ontario on June 23, 1913. He moved to Whitby in 1934 when his father, John Alexander Anderson, was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Ontario County. In 1938 he went to England and joined the Royal Air Force receiving his commission as a Pilot Officer … John Ross Anderson was born at Cannington, Ontario on June 23, 1913. He moved to Whitby in 1934 when his father, John Alexander Anderson, was appointed Deputy Sheriff of Ontario …Whitby Public Library - Crew of H.M.C.S. Whitby at St. John's Newfoundland, July 1945
The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to a layover en route at Shelburne for repairs. Following workups in Bermuda in September she sailed direct to St. John's, … The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to …Whitby Public Library - Mrs. Graydon Goodfellow and her daughter Virginia Goodfellow, c. 1940
Mrs. Goodfellow and her daughter are standing on the steps of their home at 406 Dundas Street West dressed in Red Cross uniforms for the War Effort. This house was demolished in 1990. Mrs. Goodfellow's husband, Graydon M. Goodfellow was President of the Whitby Branch of the Canadian Red Cross … Mrs. Goodfellow and her daughter are standing on the steps of their home at 406 Dundas Street West dressed in Red Cross uniforms for the War Effort. This house was …Whitby Public Library - Commissioning Crew for H.M.C.S. Whitby, June 1944
The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to a layover en route at Shelburne for repairs. Following workups in Bermuda in September she sailed direct to St. John's, … The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to …Whitby Public Library - H.M.C.S. Whitby, 1944
The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to a layover en route at Shelburne for repairs. Following workups in Bermuda in September she sailed direct to St. John's, … The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to …Whitby Public Library - H.M.C.S. Whitby at Midland, Ontario, 1944
The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to a layover en route at Shelburne for repairs. Following workups in Bermuda in September she sailed direct to St. John's, … The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to …Whitby Public Library - H.M.C.S. Whitby at Midland, Ontario, 1944
The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to a layover en route at Shelburne for repairs. Following workups in Bermuda in September she sailed direct to St. John's, … The Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby was launched at Midland, Ontario on September 18, 1943 and commissioned on June 6, 1944. She did not arrive at Halifax until August 16 owing to …Whitby Public Library - Portrait Photograph of Sidney Albert Wilson, c.1942
Sidney Albert Wilson was born at Toronto on March 26, 1915, son of Arthur S. and Jennie Wilson. He lived in Whitby for 23 years. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force on September 28, 1942 at Hamilton as a wireless air gunner. He was reported missing on June … Sidney Albert Wilson was born at Toronto on March 26, 1915, son of Arthur S. and Jennie Wilson. He lived in Whitby for 23 years. He enlisted in the Royal …Whitby Public Library
