Framed colour photo of “Changing of the Guard” at Byeways, September 1946

Artifact Number:

2020-043

Description

A framed, colour photograph taken outdoors at the Byeways Hotel near Deep River in September 1946.  The important occasion being celebrated was the “Transfer of Leadership” from John Cockcroft, who was returning to the United Kingdom, to W.B. Lewis, the new Site Head.  The metal-framed assembly measures 25 cm by 31 cm.

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Keywords:
pioneers; photograph
Date:
1946
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