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V. E. morning in Paris, 1945

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Creator

Brontmier, D. L., Photographer

Media Type

Image

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Item Type

Photographs

Description

Black and white photograph of a boy identified as Danny Pelton holding a newspaper with the title "NAZIS QUIT: ALLIES OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE SURRENDER AS UNCONDITIONAL" on the morning of 8 May 1945. Danny stands on Grand River Street North, facing north, between Mechanic Street and William Street. Directly behind him are several parked cars along the curb, and a light post. There are civilians walking away from him on the sidewalk he stands on. Some businesses can be identified in the background including Simpsons, Croods[?], I.D.A., Inksater Stationary, and the Arlington Hotel.

The photograph was taken by D. L. Brontmier, and the image was used by the Paris Star newspaper.

Inscriptions

V. E. morning in Paris, 1945. Photo by D.L. Brontmier. Danny Pelton.

Date of Publication

8 May 1945

Date Of Event

8 May 1945

Subject(s)

Military
Second World War

Personal Name(s)

Brontmier, D. L. ; Pelton, Danny

Local identifier

1999.0300.01

Language of Item

English

Geographic Coverage

Paris

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 43.2 Longitude: -80.38333

Donor

Paris Museum and Historical Society

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Recommended Citation

V. E. morning in Paris, 1945, Paris Museum and Historical Society. 1999.0300.01.

Location of Original

Paris Museum and Historical Society

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