This is a sample of a Manitoban’s letter (post card) home from Vimy Ridge in the First World War. This post card is from The University of Manitoba archives and special collections. A picture of Frederick D. Baragar and Silver heels Feb. 17, 1917 is on the front. The following is from the back of the post card.
Dear folks at home,
I hear the University of Manitoba archives and special collections is putting together an exhibit on the brave Canadians at Vimy.
Along with my letters that have been posted to fromthesomewhere.tumblr.com the displays will feature recordings of the many Manitobans who fought on the Ridge.
Exhibit launches on the April 2017 at 7 PM with a talk at the Archives by Tyyne Petrowski & Andrea Martin. Exhibit runs until the end of June. Be sure to go see it!
Best to all,
Fred D. Baragar
P.S. I hope you like the photo on the front of this card – ” Silver heels” and I had quite a time getting the snap.