Add to CalendarThe Clandestine Camera: Great War Censorship and the Secret Camera of Powell River's Sgt. William Vine Whightman02/20/2024 06:00 PM02/20/2024 07:30 PMMM/DD/YYYYAmerica/VancouverThe discovery of a leather pouch containing secret photos taken by Sgt. William Wightman while serving on the front lines in Flanders, sparked a desire by his grandson, Prof. Keith Thor Carlson, to learn more about both his family's history and the history of Canadian soldiers serving in the Great War.
In his presentation, Keith walks us through the history of his grandfather's military service but situates it within the larger context of Canada's official censorship policies and the difficulties that created for veterans, who upon returning to Canada, found family and friends who had entirely different understandings of their war experiences.
Sgt.William Wightman moved to Powell River in 1919 where he took up a position in the mill immediately following being discharged from the 29th Battalion. Keith was born and raised in Powell River and plans to retire here with his wife, Teresa. Keith has authored or edited 12 books and 54 articles, almost all of which deal with Coast Salish history.
This event is free admission and open to all.
\n\n\nOff Campus \nRoyal Canadian Legion\nLower Hall\n6811 Alexander Street\nPowell River BC V8A 2A9\n\nhttps://events.viu.ca/clandestine-camera-great-war-censorship-and-secret-camera-powell-rivers-sgt-william-vine-whightmanOff Campus falseaYqCFcQpUzxLBYhTummH26494
The discovery of a leather pouch containing secret photos taken by Sgt. William Wightman while serving on the front lines in Flanders, sparked a desire by his grandson, Prof. Keith Thor Carlson, to learn more about both his family's history and the history of Canadian soldiers serving in the Great War.
In his presentation, Keith walks us through the history of his grandfather's military service but situates it within the larger context of Canada's official censorship policies and the difficulties that created for veterans, who upon returning to Canada, found family and friends who had entirely different understandings of their war experiences.
Sgt.William Wightman moved to Powell River in 1919 where he took up a position in the mill immediately following being discharged from the 29th Battalion. Keith was born and raised in Powell River and plans to retire here with his wife, Teresa. Keith has authored or edited 12 books and 54 articles, almost all of which deal with Coast Salish history.
This event is free admission and open to all.
