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Confederation Diamond Jubilee Plaque

Confederation Diamond Jubilee Plaque

Item is a plaque with embossed lettering along the perimeter stating: CONFEDERATION, CANADA, OUR COUNTRY, 1867-1927. Embossed in the centre is the arms of Canada, as in use in 1927, and embossed over the remainder is a design of maple leaves and stems. Plaques such as this one were given to most schools in the Dominion of Canada in 1927.

Confederation Diamond Jubilee Plaque

Item is a plaque with embossed lettering along the perimeter stating: CONFEDERATION, CANADA, OUR COUNTRY, 1867-1927. Embossed in the centre is the arms of Canada, as in use in 1927, and embossed over the remainder is a design of maple leaves and stems. Plaques such as this one were given to most schools in the Dominion of Canada in 1927.

The Royal Family

The British Royal Family: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret Rose (left) and Elizabeth (right). From a painting by A.B. Connor.

Queen Elizabeth II

Item is a print of a painting of Queen Elizabeth II. Beneath the print is written The Toronto Daily Star June 2, 1955 Copyright by Dorothy Wilding.

Administration Files : Coronation 1937

Item consists of correspondence and official bulletins from the Department of Education and the Superintendent of Schools pertaining to the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Reference is made to the Coronation Exercises taking place on 11 May 1937 in Edmonton Public Schools. Empire and Victoria Days are mentioned. - Transferred to Archives and Museum from the Superintendent of Schools on 30 May 1985.

Superintendent of Schools

Administration Files : Royal Visit to Edmonton 1939

Item is a file about the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on 02 June 1939 as it relates to Edmonton Public Schools’ students. Information about the route of the royal procession and how and where students could watch is included.

Superintendent of Schools