Released on November 4, 2014
The Saskatchewan Archives is pleased to host a Remembrance Day event commemorating the beginning of the First World War as experienced by the people of Saskatchewan: From the Prairies to the Trenches – Saskatchewan and the First Months of the First World War.“It is important that we remember the brave actions of those who served our province and our nation during the First World War,” Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Archives Board Mark Docherty said. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the public to visit the Legislative Building and become acquainted with some of the archival material that focuses on the efforts of Saskatchewan citizens during the beginning of the First World War.”
“I am pleased to present a selection of historical records from the province’s archive that recalls the experience of the First World War by Saskatchewan’s citizens,” Provincial Archivist Linda McIntyre said. “Archives ensure that the memory of personal sacrifice is not forgotten.”
The afternoon event features readings from the Archives’ textual collection and an excerpt from a 1975 audio interview with a Great War veteran. The event also launches a multi-year historic newspaper digitization project jointly undertaken by Saskatchewan Archives and Saskatchewan History Online. This project, once completed, will provide online access to all weekly newspapers from 1878 – 1964 in the Saskatchewan Archives’ collection.
The current release focuses on the early years of the First World War, featuring local weekly papers from English, French, German and Ukrainian communities across Saskatchewan.
Members of the public are welcome to attend the event on November 6, at 3 p.m. in Room 218 at the Legislative Building.
To learn more about the Saskatchewan Archives’ Permanent Collection visit www.saskarchives.com.
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For more information, contact:
Curt Campbell
Saskatchewan Archives Board
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8819
Email: ccampbell@archives.gov.sk.ca