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Waterton Glacier International Peace Park Laying Cairn Cornerstones

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Material Type
Photograph
Date Range
15 June 1947
Description Level
Item
Accession No.
20021071073-026
Physical Description
Black and white photograph
Scope and Content
A group of Rotarians and their guests seal items in time capsules under the cornerstone of the cairn to mark the Canadian section of Waterton Glacier International Peace Park.
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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 Ven Archdeacon S. Middleton and others were present representing Canada, with the archdeacon placing historical documents, coins, etc., in the cairn on the Canadian side, while Supt.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 and their guests seal items in time capsules under the cornerstone of the cairn to mark the Canadian section of Waterton Glacier International Peace 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.
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