by K-J | 19 Jul 2023 | History
Venessa Léger Stag Special Occasionally, RCA Museum staff are lucky enough to find artifacts which tell a complete story. Such is the case with a collection of old photos and records donated years ago by Mary Bennett, wife of the late SSgt Albert Thomas Bennett....
by K-J | 10 Mar 2023 | History
Andrew Oakden Stag Special The RCA Museum has a rare scrapbook containing photographs, and insightful commentary from Camp Sewell dated 1911 to 1914. The military training camp, located approximately 10 kilometres west of Carberry, operated from 1910 to 1934. The camp...
by LG Admin | 12 Jan 2023 | Features
Notable artillery family donate photo collection to RCA Museum Soldiers on the outdated 18-pounder hone their artillery skills at Camp Petawawa after 1929. Officers observe artillery training, while soldiers (inset) enjoy their lunch. This photo features Brigadier...
by K-J | 6 Jan 2023 | History
A collection of rare photographs depicting Camp Shilo in the 1930s represent snapshots of the early history of this Army training Base, with militia units from across Manitoba participating in summer training camp showcasing canvas tents, summer dress uniforms, and a...
by K-J | 21 Dec 2022 | History
The collection of artifacts the RCA Museum received contained hundreds of photographs — mostly in three photo albums dated from 1939 to 1942. One photo album dating from March 1941 to July 1942 was particularly engaging. He was stationed in Britain when the photos...