Soldier Spotlight: Beatrice Veitch

Image: Part of Beatrice’s Application for Entry for a Soldier Grant. Beatrice was born ca. 1863 in Odiham, Hampshire, England. Her husband, Alfred Harry Veitch, was killed in the Battle Continue Reading →

Soldier Spotlight: Jean Farmer Conrad

Image: Jack and Jean Conrad, with children Collin, Calvin and Ann, in front of the Christmas tree, 1955 (SPRA 259.08.06) Jean Farmer was born, one of four children, in Scotland, Continue Reading →

The Art of Postcards: History in the Mail

Image: Postcard sent by Madeline Hanni-Lozeron to her brother Pierre in Canada, 1902 (SPRA 006.04.01.01) The history of postcards dates back one hundred and fifty years. Immensely popular, these affordable, Continue Reading →

Soldier Spotlight: William Baird

Image: Golden red pheasant, July 1979 (SPRA 002.05.06.523) Branch: Royal Field Artillery William was born in Yorkshire, England on January 27, 1894, though spent most of his boyhood in Ireland. Continue Reading →

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