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Framed photograph of Austin Willis at the cottage
Item · [193-?]
Part of Austin Willis fonds
Item is a framed recoloured photograph of Austin Willis as a young man. On the verso of the frame is the following inscription: "Serf Boarding [sic, "Surf Boarding"] at Hubbards. Spent teenage summers there at Frank and Glady's cottage". 2005.010.1, Series 4, Item 7
Framed photograph of Austin Willis hosting a dance
Item · 1937
Part of Austin Willis fonds
Item is a framed black and white photograph of Austin Willis hosting a dance. On the verso of the frame is the following description: "First Job Announcing a Dance Band at the Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, 1937". 2005.010.1, Series 4, Item 8
Letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw Law : [11 September 1939]
Letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw Law : [11 September 1939]
Item · 11 September 1939
Part of Jane Shaw Law and C. Anthony Shaw Law fonds
Item is a letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw (later Jane Shaw Law). The letter is the first surviving piece of correspondence from Anthony to Jane after Canada entered the Second World War on September 7, 1939. A transcription of the letter reads: September 11-39 My dear Janie, This is just a note to say I received your two letters.I am extremely busy organizing my company to full war strength.Painting and sailing and all good things have come to a sad end.I am looking forward to see you [sic]. I need cheering up, and you will be the one.We are all busy getting ready to serve our country.Henry Howard is leaving on the 23 of this month for some part of Canada to train for the winter. What will become of our Company I do not know?Looking forward to see [sic] you, I remain Your Loving friend, Tony 2011.010.1, Series 8, Subseries 1, File 1, Item 3
Photo collage of Austin Willis's wartime experiences
Item · 1941-1944
Part of Austin Willis fonds
Item is a framed collection of eight black and white photographs detailing Austin Willis's wartime experiences. The photos include Willis on various naval warships (MTBs,and HMCS Haida), photos of the "Victory Loan Hour" (one features Ingrid Bergman), a photo from "Comrades in Arms" (featuring Raymond Massey), and a 1943 "Navy Special". 2005.010.1, Series 4, Item 28
Letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw Law : [26 October 1941]
Letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw Law : [26 October 1941]
Item · 26 October 1941
Part of Jane Shaw Law and C. Anthony Shaw Law fonds
Item is a letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw (later Jane Shaw Law). The letter bears a sticker from a censor (examiner) on the envelope. A transcription reads: M.T.B. 4826-10-41c/o G.P.O.London My dear Janie, I can’t thank you enough for the Birthday present. It was darn good of you to think of me. That was a very nice little Birthday card you sent me as the little card says “Wish that I were there!” I certainly wish the same. It would be marvellous. It doesn’t seem quite fair! I’m being so far away from such a sweet little girl. However Janie I think it is very kind of you to spoil me like this, and again I say I can’t thank you enough for all your kindness.Now the days in this country are growing colder. At night at sea its [sic] rough, and wet. I came back to the base wet through. How I hate the cold winter days in this country. I can never get warm. All their buildings are colder inside than out. The only nice warm little spot is on board my Torpedo Boat in my Wardroom. I have a small heater going. The Wardroom is like a doll house, but very comfortable.Bunny is in this country. I just received a letter from him, saying lets [sic] get together and paint London Red, which would be a good idea, but I am always broke.Give my very best to your father and mother.Well little Janie I must close, I love you and wish you were here with me. Heaps of Love and a nice big Kiss and a lot of little kisses from your AffectionatelyTony 2011.010.1, Series 8, Subseries 1, File 1, Item 4
Letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw Law : [28 May 1941]
Letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw Law : [28 May 1941]
Item · 28 May 1941
Part of Jane Shaw Law and C. Anthony Shaw Law fonds
Item is a letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw (later Jane Shaw Law). A transcription of the letter reads: "M.G.B. 534th FlotillaG.P.O. London28-5-41 My dear Jane, I haven’t written to you for ages. I know should be ashamed of myself and I am. Many apologies, but I have been busy. In this first paragraph there seems to be to [sic] many “I’s”. In other words bad English, or bad prose.I certainly miss you Jane, and wish that this war would come to a [sic] end soon. That will be a marvellous happy day for us. We then can start to paint again together, with hopes to be married. That’s of course if you will have me. I know we would be very happy together, and we would do so many interesting things, such as travel in our yacht, not home at present [?] as she is to [sic] small. As you know I am a navigating officer, and have bought myself ages ago a lovely system. That instrument can see us around the world, any place we wish to go. After this war it will be hard for me to settle down right away in life [?], because I have got interested to see what the other parts of the world looks like. I hope you feel that way also Jane.Well my love this just a note to tell you how much I love you, and we [sic] could be together.Heaps of love and kisses from your loving sailor Tony" 2011.010.1, Series 8, Subseries 1, File 1, Item 1
Letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw Law : [24 January 1941]
Letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw Law : [24 January 1941]
Item · 24 January 1941
Part of Jane Shaw Law and C. Anthony Shaw Law fonds
Item is a letter from C. Anthony Law to Jane Shaw (later Jane Shaw Law). A transcription of the letter reads: M.A./S.B. 534th FlotillaG.P.O London24-1-41 My dear Jane, I can’t thank you enough for the lovely photograph of my old ship. It was very kind of you to think of such a lovely present as it brings back glorious summer memories of the past. Also many thanks for the parcel of cigarettes and candy and other things. The old paint box has been hard at work lately. We have a small fleet, that is my Captain and myself. So I have been doing a lot of painting. Some of the things I have managed to do are not so hot, but could be better. It has been quite a lot of fun keeping house. I have also been experimenting with my [uncertain?], so far I am still alive from it. The old ship is up in Drydocks getting repainted, and won’t be finished until two months hence.Two more months and summer will be in the air. Spring will come to life, England with its quaint little farm landscape will be alive with colour, but it means that I will have an important job, and will be very busy. As things will happen this summer. I do hope you are behind Roosevelt, and the rest of the democracies, and not a party that still wants to remain neutral, as we all must help in this war so we can all enjoy our freedom when peace comes to this troubled world. The reason I ask you these questions, or more or less put [uncertain?] forward, as I have never heard you ever express your thought on the present situation.We have a terrible raid, or I should [sic] a real Blitz, which left very little of their planes standing. We had no water, electricity and Gas for cooking for quite a while. The navy played a marvellous part in helping to put the fires out. Also pulling fire [uncertain?] out.Well darling my letter comes [?] to an end wishing you all kinds of success for the new year. I always think [?] of you. And looking forward to the day that we will get together.Please remember me to your father and mother.Heaps of love and kisses.I remainYours affectionately, Tony 2011.010.1, Series 8, Subseries 1, File 1, Item 2