Title: V-J Parade on the 400 Block of 2nd 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 army men marching in the V-J Parade in the 400 block of 2nd Avenue West. The Canadian Bank of Commerce, Prince Rupert Club and a glimpse of the Prince Rupert Hotel can be seen in the background. Handwritten annotation on recto of copy 2 reads: "V.J. Day Parade. 400 Blk. 2nd. Ave. W. Pr. 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)
2nd Avenue West
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Prince Rupert Club
Prince Rupert Hotel

Subject Access:
Parades
Events and Celebrations
Streets
Banks
Clubs and Organizations
Hotels
War
Military Personnel

Geographic Access:
Prince Rupert, B.C.

Accession Number: WP997-67-13327

Negative Number: JRW1684F

Record ID: 5123


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