Title: V-J Parade on the 300 Block of 3rd Avenue West at Prince Rupert, B.C. on August 15, 1945

This record describes an item in the Wrathall Photo Finishing Ltd. fonds.

Creator: Wrathall, John (Jack) Richmond

Date: August 15, 1945

Physical Description: ["1 nitrate negative : b&w ; 7.5 x 10 cm (referred to as copy 1)", "1 photograph : b&w ; 21 x 26 cm (referred to as copy 2)"]

Scope & Content: Item consists of Harold Ponder and another soldier, marching in the V-J parade in front of the Besner Block on the 300 Block of 3rd Avenue West. Handwritten annotation on verso of copy 2 reads: "Harold Ponder. V.J. Day Parade. 300 Blk. 3rd. Ave. W. Prince Rupert, B.C. Aug. 1945." Stamped annotation on verso of copy 2 reads: "Photo by Jack Wrathall Prince Rupert, B. C."

Responsibility: John (Jack) Richmond Wrathall

Note: Title based on contents of image.

Name Access:
Wrathall, John (Jack) Richmond
Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day)
Besner Block
World War II - 1939-1945
Ponder, Harold
3rd Avenue West

Subject Access:
Parades
Events and Celebrations
Military Personnel
Streets
War

Geographic Access:
Prince Rupert, B.C.

Accession Number: WP997-67-13326

Negative Number: JRW1684D

Record ID: 5121


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