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Ceremony marking the end of World War 2, May, 1945

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Creator

Smith, D.A., Photographer

Media Type

Image

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Item Type

Photographs

Description

Black and white photograph of V. E. Day celebrations on 8 May 1945 taking place in Paris, Ontario. There is a large crowd of people standing [possibly on Grand River Street], with some people are holding or riding bicycles. The majority of the crowd is depicted in civilian clothing, however some people wearing military uniforms can be identified. In the background near the centre, there is someone playing the piano, with a choir standing in front of the brick building. There are two cars on the street, and the one on the left the frame among the crowd has two large speakers on its roof.

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Ceremony marking the end of World War 2, May, 1945. Negative and enlargement by D.A. Smith.

Date of Publication

8 May 1945

Date Of Event

8 May 1945

Subject(s)

Military parades & ceremonies
Military
V.E. Day
Second World War

Personal Name(s)

Smith, D.A.

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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