[Opening ceremonies, West Vancouver Memorial Library, CKWX, November 11, 1950]
Description
- Audio (MP3)
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Audio (MP3) - Smart, G. W. (George), Speaker
- Valentine, William G., Speaker
- Richardson, John (Jack), Speaker
- Media Type
- Audio
- Item Type
- Sound recordings
- Description
- Audio recording of a delayed radio broadcast of the opening ceremony and dedication of the war memorial library in West Vancouver, on November 11, 1950, noted as immediately following the ceremonies at the cenotaph.
- Notes
- Title from label on original reel-to-reel recording.
- Publisher
- CKWX
- Place of Publication
- Vancouver, BC
- Date of Publication
- 11 Nov 1950
- Playing Time
- 10:20
- Subject(s)
- Local identifier
- AV024
- Collection
- Digital Collection
- Language of Item
- English
- Copyright Statement
- Public domain.
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604-925-7400 - Transcription
Introduction by radio announcer in studio (00:01); introduction by radio announcer Lori (?) Irving, on-site at the opening ceremony (00:12); first speaker, Col. W. G. Smart, Library Society (Committee) Chairman (01:12); presentation of the keys to the library to Jack Richardson, Acting Reeve, by Col. W. G. Smart, Chairman, representing the Library Society (05:12); second speaker, Jack Richardson, Acting Reeve (05:42); prayer and dedication Rev. William G. Valentine (06:42); “God Save the King” with marching band and chorus (08:50); radio announcer in studio (09:32)
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