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Raoul Pugno : [autographed photograph]

Raoul Pugno : [autographed photograph]

File contains an autographed photograph of the French pianist Raoul Pugno (1852-1915), addressed to Ellen Ballon. The photograph was taken by an indecipherable studio in New York.
Photograph of The Three Bares sculpture at McGill University

Photograph of The Three Bares sculpture at McGill University

File contains a photograph of "The Three Bares" sculpture (also known as the "Friendship Fountain"), which was given to McGill University by its creator, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, as a show of goodwill between the United States and Canada. Ellen Ballon met Whitney while in New York and reportedly suggested the donation of the sculpture. It was presented to the university in 1931 by New York Times editor John Finley in 1931.
Photograph of R.A. Delahaye, Adhemar Raynault, Rosalie Phillips, Isidore Ballon, and David H. Ballon

Photograph of R.A. Delahaye, Adhemar Raynault, Rosalie Phillips, Isidore Ballon, and David H. Ballon

Item is a photograph of Ellen Ballon's brother, Dr. David H. Ballon, speaking at the Montreal ceremony where he turned over the Ballon family home to the Canadian Jewish Congress for the duration of World War II to be used as a servicemen's hostel. Also included in the photograph are Group Captain R.A. Delahaye of the Royal Canadian Air Force; Mayor Adhemar Raynault of Montreal; Mrs. Rosalie (Lazarus) Phillips, the head of the Canadian Jewish Contress Women's Division; and Isidore Ballon, K.C.
Unidentified group of people including Ellen Ballon

Unidentified group of people including Ellen Ballon

File contains a photograph of a group of people congregated in someone's home in front of a piano. "Helmut Blume" is inscribed on the reverse side of the photograph in pencil. Helmut Blume taught piano at McGill University from 1946 and became dean of the Faculty of Music in 1964.
Douglas Clarke, Ellen Ballon, Frank Cyril James, and unknown man : [photograph]

Douglas Clarke, Ellen Ballon, Frank Cyril James, and unknown man : [photograph]

File contains a photograph of Douglas Clarke (Dean of the Faculty of Music at McGill University from 1930 to 1955), Ellen Ballon, Frank Cyril James (Principal and Vice Chancellor of McGill University from 1939 until 1962), and an unknown man, standing in front of three microphones for radio stations: CKVL, CFCF, and CKAC. The photograph may have been taken at one of the concerts celebrating the 50th anniversary of the McGill Conservatorium.
Frank Cyril James : [autographed photograph]

Frank Cyril James : [autographed photograph]

File contains a photograph of Frank Cyril James (Principal and Vice Chancellor of McGill University from 1939 until 1962), standing in front of three microphones for radio stations: CKVL, CFCF, and CKAC. The photograph may have been taken at one of the concerts celebrating the 50th anniversary of the McGill Conservatorium.
Aerial photograph of Montreal

Aerial photograph of Montreal

Item is a photographic slide taken from an airplane while flying over Montreal. Ile Notre-Dame and Ile Sainte-Helene in the St. Lawrence River are visible. The photograph is crooked.
Map of the Saint Lawrence River in Montreal

Map of the Saint Lawrence River in Montreal

Item is a photocopy of a map of Montreal and the Saint Lawrence River and Montreal, including Ile Sainte-Helene, Ile Notre Dame, and a ship berthing area. The original map was produced by the Canadian Corporation for the 1967 World Exhibition.
Photograph of the medal presentation for the men's 400 metres

Photograph of the medal presentation for the men's 400 metres

Item is a photographic slide of the medal presentation for the men's 400 metres. The photograph is taken from a raised angle in the stands, with a torch burning in the foreground. The sign reads "Ceremonie protocolaire / Victory ceremony / 400 metres / Hommes - Men / 1 - Alberto Juantorena CUB 44.26"
Photograph of a boat race with six teams

Photograph of a boat race with six teams

Item is a photographic slide of a boat race with six teams. The photograph is taken from the spectator's area, and there are people sitting on grass visible across the water. A bridge is seen in the distance.
Photograph of a bicycle road race

Photograph of a bicycle road race

Item is a photographic slide of a bicycle road race. A few competitors are pictured rounding a corner, with spectators on all sides. A photographer is kneeling on the sidewalk, with a police person nearby.
Photograph of a bicycle road race

Photograph of a bicycle road race

Item is a photographic slide of a bicycle road race. A few competitors are pictured rounding a corner, with spectators on all sides. A photographer is kneeling on the sidewalk, with a police person nearby.
Photograph of a soccer match featuring Iran versus Cuba

Photograph of a soccer match featuring Iran versus Cuba

Item is a photographic slide of a soccer match featuring Iran versus Cuba. It is played at the Lansdowne Park stadium in Ottawa. The photograph is taken from the stands, and both teams (wearing green and red, respectively) are present.
Photograph of the opening day ceremony with the Olympic flame

Photograph of the opening day ceremony with the Olympic flame

Item is a photographic slide of the opening day ceremony. The photograph is taken from high up in the stands, which are full. The field is filled with groups of people in different coloured outfits, which may be to distinguish between countries. They are gathered around a white podium, atop which is the Olympic flame.
Photograph of the women's basketball medal presentation

Photograph of the women's basketball medal presentation

Item is a photographic slide of the women's basketball medal presentation. The team on the highest podium are wearing red tracksuits, and both of the other teams are wearing blue. The photograph is blurry, and taken from the stands with very large crowds visible.
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