[Kootenay] Students As Human Typography Spell "CANADA" Near Lakeside Park, Nelson, BC
Published by George A. Meeres, Nelson, BC, 1930
- Used
Seller: Harropian Books, IOBA, Nelson, BC, CanadaHarropian Books, IOBA
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A panoramic birds-eye view capturing hundreds of young students, all joining hands and shoulders to create the human typographical spelling of the country "CANADA" at the old Civic Centre baseball field, just up from the waterfront of what is now Lakeside Park, in Nelson, BC. The toe of Pulpit Rock can be seen across the west arm of Kootenay Lake, as can "NEL" (for Nelson) on the fence-mounted scoreboard, among other local features. George Meeres operated his photography studio in Nelson, BC, from 1925-1936, thus we date this image circa 1930. The photo measures 6.5 x 16.75 inches wide, and is perhaps a little under exposed w. some overall edge wear, various creases, and a slight curl along right edge, the photographer's credit "Geo. A. Meeres / Nelson, B.C." is written in the negative at the lower right corner. Verso w. ink name and a small stain. We estimate that there were about 50-60 children joining together to create each of the six letters in "CANADA", making a total of well over 300 restless, hungry and playful young humans working to create this patriotic, typographical exercise. Did I hear someone say ". herding cats"? A very spirited photo, likely taken for a civic celebration such as Canada Day and populated with the pride of a Kootenay city, who together, carried with them the hopes of the future.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- [Kootenay] Students As Human Typography Spell "CANADA" Near Lakeside Park, Nelson, BC
- Author
- MEERES, George A. (Photographer)
- Publisher
- George A. Meeres, Nelson, BC
- Publication year
- 1930
- Binding
- Loose Photograph
- Seller catalogs
- British Columbia/ N&W America, Film & Photography
Harropian Books, IOBA
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