John Backe with daughter, Sally. Downtown Vancouver.…
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Maureen
This photo was taken in 1954, of my mother, Madeleine Bissett pregnant with my sister Diane, alongside her mother (our grandmother), Nora Loiseau.…
Mia
My dad Holger Hansen on the east side of 700 block Granville St. (just passing Castle Hotel (you can see the “Men’s Entrance” sign), Stacy’s Shoes, Fish & Oyster Bar, Duchess Beauty Salon, Camille Hat Shop, and Gerry’s Gowns (all …
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My 1st cousin 2 x removed in Granville Street where he worked as an accountant ref on the back 93474/H
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Viola Nielson
My stylish grandmother on her way to work or a movie!…
Memories
My father, Ian MacLean, woke me up from a nap to take me downtown to buy me new shoes. He had a bit of trouble buttoning my jacket and bought me boy’s shoes, my mom wasn’t impressed!…
Memories
My father and mother (Ian and Bella MacLean) spent most of my childhood in logging camps in the Queen Charlotte Islands. On special trips to Vancouver it was a chance to dress up, and thanks to Foncie, we have these …
Memories
A visit to the PNE with my step-father Gavin Henderson, who worked as a fisherman on the boat Tatchu. Gavin was born in the Shetland Islands as was my mother (Bella). His sister, Jessie Henderson, is also part of this …
Mia
My dad Holger Hansen (right) on the east side of 800 block Granville St. The sign says “Mallek’s Women’s Apparel” (corner of Robson) so they are just passing the White Lunch Cafeteria (both buildings still stand in altered form). He …
Memories
Another dress up opportunity with my mom. I have started grade one and my hair was cut as short as a boy. To cheer me up, my mom bought me a new coat. It was yellow and I felt like …
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