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Discover Canada's history through Exhibits created by Canadian archival institutions.
Virtual Exhibits will be displayed in the language of their creation.
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Institution(s):
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Fort Steele Heritage Town Archives
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Province:
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British Columbia |
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Creation date:
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Coverage dates:
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1921, 1923 |
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Description:
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R.V. Bing was a land agent working out of Regina, Saskatchewan. He travelled with Bob Bing Jr. alias "the Kid", Mr.Weeks and Mr. Leisle. As with most trips like the ones described here, it was the adventure of the experience that drew the group to the road. The diaries are outstanding examples of the auto touring craze which swept North America in the 'teens and 'twenties of the 20th century. Road systems were haphazard and conditions were questionable, but North America's love affair with the automobile had begun. As you will discover, the personification of the car was already well entrenched by 1921. |
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Educational resources:
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None. |
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Language(s) of exhibit:
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English |
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Copyright information:
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The Bing family holds the copyright on the Bing material. These diaries are presented for research and educational purposes only. They are not to be copied or reproduced for any other purpose without the permission of the owners of the copyright. |
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Subjects:
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Exploration, discovery and travel
Transportation
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