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Last modified August 16, 1996.

[ George Pearkes ]

[ Victoria College ]

     This project is intended to provide an introduction to two significant collections of archival material:  George R. Pearkes Collection and Victoria College fonds.

     From Special Collections, the life of The Right Honourable George R. Pearkes V.C. (1888-1984) is illustrated from the Pearkes Collection of photographs, interviews, maps, and war diaries.  Pearkes was an acclaimed military leader in both world wars who later went on to become Minister of Defence in Diefenbaker's cabinet, and Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia.  During his long and varied career, Pearkes was a major figure in several controversies, including the 1944 Terrace Mutiny and the cancellation of the Avro Arrow.

     From the Archives, an illustrated tour is provided of the life and times of students during the Victoria College era (1902-1963).  The selections from the Victoria College fonds provide evidence of student academic and social life, student journalism and student activism.

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[ Pearkes Context ]

[ Vic College Fonds in Context ]

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