Date Range

1950-1955

Description Level

Item

Physical Description

5 black and white photographic prints.

Physical Condition

Excellent

History Biographical

From the donor "About 1952, the Senior Leaders from the Lethbridge YMCA covered their bodies with golden coloured paint. In a darkened gymnasium or auditorium, we posed as trophies or in classical imagery. Once posed, a spotlight was turned on for a few moments. Spotlights were turned off while the participants assumed a different pose. The leaders perfomed this exhibition at the YMCA on 4th Avenue and 10th Street South, at the Paramount Theatre, 4th Avenue and 8th Street South, and at the Fritz Sick Centre, 500 - 11 Street South. The photographs in this file were taken from the event at the YMCA/

Acquisition Source

William (Tim) Myers

Scope and Content

5 black and white photographs depicting members of the Lethbridge Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in various activities. YMCA was located on the corner of 4th Avenue and 10th Street South. 20221067001 - Swim meet: boys ready to dive are Bruce Ritchie, Jack Jamieson, Mike Grant, Morris Wyatt. The donor notes that Bruce Ritchie became an accountant Jack Jamieson became an architect. 20221067002 - Group photograph of Senior Leaders of the Lethbridge YMCA in 1955: Standing, rear: Jack Jamieson, Middle row, left, William (Bill) Linus; right, Gordon Kaye. Front row, left to right: Jack Lee, William (Tim) Myers, Dave Roxburg, Robert Morrisa, unknown. 20221067003 - Senior leaders, YMCA, early 1950s. Men are pictured in a classical ancient Greek or Roman pose, pushing a wheel. Left to right behind wheel: Tim Myers, unknown, Gordon Kaye, Nigel Hall. Left to right in front of wheel: Jack Jamieson, Bill Linus, Jack Lee. Participants' bodies were entirely covered with gold colouring. 20221067004 - Senior YMCA leaders, early 1950s. Men are pictured in an gymnastic pose; bodies again "painted" gold. Man standing on shoulders: unknown. Left to right: Tim Myers, Jack Jamieson, Bill Linus, unknown, Nigel Hall. 20221067005 - Senior leaders from YMCA, early 1950s. Men are pictured in an gymnastic pose; bodies again "painted" gold. Those identified are: Gordon Kaye (back to camera), William (Bill) Linus at left supporting top fellow. Far left hidden person likely William (Tim) Myers, next, 2nd from left, likely Jack Lee. Fellow at right rear likely Jack Jamieson. About pictures 3, 4, and 5:

Access Restrictions

Public Access

Accession No.

20221067

Collection

Archive

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