Lot #205: Original Vintage WWII Canadian Interned Dissident Mail #5

Original Vintage WWII Canadian Interned Dissident Mail #5 This is a handwritten letter from a World War II internee, dated February 1, 1941, providing a rare glimpse into the personal experiences of those held in Canadian internment camps. Description of the Item Sender: Major J. S. (H.), as signed at the bottom of the message. Recipient Information: The bottom section identifies "A.J.B." with the designation "P/W No 801," indicating his status as a Prisoner of War (or internee). Content: Written in French, the letter discusses personal matters, health (mentioning a recovery from pneumonia), and well-wishes for friends and family. Physical Features: The document is on a standard fold-over letter sheet, a common format for wartime correspondence to facilitate censorship. Historical Value This letter is historically significant as primary source material documenting Canada's internment operations during WWII. Under the War Measures Act, Canada interned "enemy aliens," including German, Italian, and Japanese Canadians, as well as Canadian political dissidents and refugees. Personal Insight: It captures the emotional and physical toll of internment, such as separation from family and health challenges in the camps. Administrative Record: Details like "P/W No 801" help researchers trace the movements and treatment of specific individuals within the camp system. This document, of great historical value, will be the pride of any discerning curator. This is a document worthy of a museum. All information provided herein is considered accurate. It is the buyer's responsibility to verify its accurateness. As shown and as is. The pictures are part of the description. Pickup category timeslot {A}