Canadian Women in War

The Canadian War Museum located at 1 Vimy Place in Ottawa, Ontario, there will be an exhibit called World War Women from 23 October 2015 to 20 March 2016 in the Lieutenant- Colonel John McCrae Gallery.

The press release says that “The First and Second World Wars transformed the lives of Canadian women, as they took on new roles in response to the inevitable trials and tragedies of wartime. Through artifacts, images and firsthand accounts, World War Women explores their stories, showing how women’s contributions challenged perceptions — within society and within themselves — of their capabilities”.

To go along with this exhibit, there will be a War – In Their Own Words in which you can talk to the World War Women volunteers. Hear their personal stories about how they or their loved ones experienced war.

The website is http://www.warmuseum.ca/home/

Happy Researching!

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Donald Trump – The Canadian part of his family history

According to a new book by Gwenda Blair, The Trumps: Three Generations That Built An Empire.
Donald Trump's grandfather, Friedrich Trump, earned his 'substantial nest-egg' from Yukon hotel business during the Klondike Gold Rush before heading to New York City. 

He happened to be in Seattle when the news broke about the Gold Rush, and he joined the group that headed north. He set up the Arctic Restaurant and Hotel in two locations with a partner — first one on Bennett Lake in northern British Columbis, and then in Whitehorse, Yukon – where he made his money. 

To read the whole story, go to http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/trump-canada-yukon-1.3235254

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A new Canadian global website

Here is terrific news – a new website has been launched in time for the anniversary of the Battle of Britain - the first ever global Spitfire pilot database.

The site, which allows historians, aviation enthusiasts and genealogists alike to add pilot data including specific aircraft flown, images, comments, video, and pilot biography is being brought together by Canadian Kurt Turchan from Ontario.

His press release says that “Allspitfirepilots.org represents a new adventure in acquiring information and creating a centralized, user-friendly site that people interested in aviation history can access”,

“The Spitfire played a key role in the Battle of Britain and beyond, and is a key draw at air shows today capturing the imagination of would be pilots, enthusiasts, and history buffs. It is perhaps the most iconic aircraft of all time.”

He also wants to attract half a dozen digital curators from various countries. Andrew Pentland graciously allowed his database of Spitfire serials to be included in the site. Once a complete serial number database for the Hurricane is located, plans are to support this aircraft type as well.

Go to http://www.allspitfirepilots.org/

Since tomorrow is the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, Governor General David Johnston will take part in the national ceremony on Sunday, September 20 at 12:45 p.m., on Parliament Hill.

During the ceremony, the press release says that the governor-general will inspect the guard of honour, lay a wreath and deliver remarks to pay tribute to the airmen who fought and died during the battle and to acknowledge those who continue to serve in the Royal Canadian Air Force today.

Happy Researching!

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