First May Day Celebration

Description
Creator
Unknown photographer
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Description
View of first May Day Queen, Peggy Barker, standing on stage surrounded by attendants and local dignitaries. On original photo name is spelled Peggie. Based on back of photo the following people are in the photo:Douglas Leggart (Herald), Thos E.W. Russell (Chairman of Committee), J.B. Leyland (Reeve), James R. Mitchell (Master of Ceremonies), Libbie(?) Small (Matron).
Date of Original
May 25, 1931
Subject(s)
Ceremonies
Barker, Peggy
Leggart, Douglas
Leyland, J.B.
May Days
Mitchell, James R.
Local identifier
0558.WVML
Geographic Coverage
  • Ambleside Park
    Latitude: 49.3244052 Longitude: -123.1449982
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Reproduction Notes
Scanned September 2011 using Epson Perfection V700 Photo at 300dpi and 100% of original image size. Alternate Versions: Lossless TIF from original scan at 300dpi and 100% of original slide. W25 x H16 cm black & white print on photo paper.Photo is mounted on non-archival paper.
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