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British Columbia World War, 1939-1945 - Conscientious objectors
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New Arrivals from Montreal River Camp

Men previously stationed at Montreal River Alternative Service Work Camp, near Montreal River Harbour, Ontario, upon their arrival at a camp on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Caption in album reads: "New Arrivals from Montreal River Camp Aug 42."

Crew wetting down a railroad fire

A crew putting out a railroad fire with water transported there on a dolly. Caption in album reads: "Crew wetting down RR fire with water from section crew’s dolly." Caption on back of photo reads: "At work on a RR. fire one Sunday morning; 9/42."

Nyal Shantz standing on a spring board

Nyal Shantz standing on a spring board to cut down snag in British Columbia. Caption in album reads: "Nyal Shantz standing on a spring board." Caption on back of photo reads: "Nyal Shantz using spring board to stand on to cut down snag; 9/42."

COs on the water pipeline

Seven men heading to work on the Humpack fire, walking on the 244 Department of Indian Affairs Esquimalt City water line, also known as the Victoria water pipe line. Caption in album reads: "Off to work via the 244 DIA Esquimalt City water line." Caption on back of photo reads: "Off to work on the Humpback fire. They are walking along Victoria water pipe line. It is cement and is twenty-six miles long. It was part of our guard; 9/42."

Ward Shuh with an axe and saw

Ward Shuh with a logging axe and saw that are both embedded in the trunk of a dead tree. Caption in album reads: "Ward Shuh with a double butted loggers axe embedded dead tree (swag)." Caption on back of photo reads: "Ward with oppt. falling saw and falling axe; 9/42."

"The Commandos Strike at Dawn" set

Two men standing in the doorway of a Norwegian village store, part of the set for the film "The Commandos Strike at Dawn." Caption in album reads: "Part of a set for Commandos Come at Dawn—near our camp." Caption on back of photo reads: "Norwegian village store in the Commandos Come at Dawn; 9/42."

Playing chess

Joe Banyai, Harold Shirk, and Harley Staufer playing chess. Caption in album reads: "Joe Banyai, Harold Shirk, Harley Staufer." Caption on back of photo reads: "Joe Banyai and Harold Sherk enjoying a game of chess; 9/42."

Train passing through the Rocky Mountains

Men inside a train car in the Rocky Mountains watching another train pass by them. Caption in album reads: "Passing in the Rockies." Caption on back of photo reads: "Train passing in Rockies. Part of Eddy’s face in upper left corner of picture; 8/42."

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