Material Type

Photograph

Date Range

15 June 1947

Description Level

Item

Physical Description

Black and white photograph

Physical Condition

Excellent

History Biographical

"The cornerstones for the two cairns on Chief Mountain highway at the boundary line in Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park were laid Sunday. Ven Archdeacon S. Middleton and others were present representing Canada, with the archdeacon placing historical documents, coins, etc., in the cairn on the Canadian side, while Supt. J.W. Emmert of Glacier National Park, deposited paper, a pine cone, "K" ration and other interesting articles in the cairn on the American side. Supt. H.A. DeVeber of Waterton Lakes National Park and other officials and visitors were present for the ceremonies." [Source: The Lethbridge Herald, 16 June 1947, page 3]

Scope and Content

A group of Rotarians, parks officials and their guests observe the deposit of items in time capsules under the cornerstones of the cairns to mark the Canadian and American sections of Waterton Glacier International Peace Park. Included here is Canon Samuel Middleton with Bible and J. Emmert, superintendent of Glacier National Park.

Notes

These photographs are part of file 20021071073. The file contains photographs, construction plans and print material from the project to build cairns to mark the Canadian and American sections of the park. The file is in the manuscript section.

Access Restrictions

Public Access

Accession No.

20021071073-015

Collection

Archive

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