Photograph is looking southeast from the north side of Victoria Avenue. Photograph shows the construction of the Jeff Umphrey Memorial Centre. Earl Oxford School, a portion of the Kinsmen Stadium and a construction trailer are visible in the background.
Photograph was taken at the Jeff Umphrey Memorial Centre Grand Opening. L-R: Dr. Ho, Ewart Murray?, ?, Mrs. R.A. (Mary) Clement(?), Mrs. Hilda Umphrey, ?, ?, Dr. A.L. Dulmage (Brandon University President), W.C. Burgess (Board of Governors), Damien Roy.
Mrs. Hilda Umphrey cuts the ribbon at the Jeff Umphrey Memorial Centre Grand Opening. L to R: Dr. Ho, ?, -- Murray?, ?, ?, Mrs. Umphrey, ?, W.C. Burgess (Board of Governors), A.L. Dulmage (Brandon University President), Damien Roy, ?.
Erected by the village of Wawanesa, the memorial is dedicated to the local citizens who died as a result of the First and Second World Wars. It was unveiled on November 11, 1921.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the dedication of a war memorial in the village of Wawanesa, MB. The memorial is located near the bank of the Souris River. The photograph was taken from Wawanesa Mutual. The street on the left is 4th Street.
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History/Bio information taken from the Canadian National Defense website.
Photograph was taken at the sod turning for the Jeff Umphrey Memorial Centre. R to L: Mrs. Hilda Umphrey, Tibor Gregor, Damien Roy, Douglas Dorsey, H.E. Foster, Dr. Lloyd Dulmage.
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Additional information about the individuals is on the back of the photograph.
Inscription on back: "This picture, depicted in ink, tries to capture the joy when one is caught up in the spirit. The spirit is represented by an eagle entwining itself with the excitement of the warrior. Excitement and joy are the feelings conveyed here." (1996)
