I uncover the story of my unknown uncle Yim, through a variety of sources from original documents to the BC archives
Category: Photo History
Force 136 like you’ve never seen them – in living colour
I'm super excited to share today's post with you. Last week, I told you there would be a big surprise. HERE IT IS. Val Erde of Colouring the Past chose this photo to bring to life. Her research, talent and artistry literally brought tears to my eyes. It felt like the next best thing to… Continue reading Force 136 like you’ve never seen them – in living colour
Force 136 goes to London and takes some holiday snaps – a pictorial story of WWII
In March, 1945, a group of Chinese men travelled to London, England. It was the penultimate stop on their way to Poona, India. They had enlisted in the top-secret South East Asia Command (SEAC), known in India as "Force 136," and had completed basic training at Shilo, Manitoba. From Manitoba they boarded trains for the eastern… Continue reading Force 136 goes to London and takes some holiday snaps – a pictorial story of WWII
11 tips for anyone starting a photo scanning project
Want to start a photo scanning project but not sure where to begin?
Behind the scenes – my scanning setup
I invite you on a virtual tour of my scanning setup, refined after 6 years and 35K images
A summer flood of connection
Gathering family stories with the summer fruits
One more postcard – Bob Hope’s house then and now
Have you ever said to yourself, I want a house that resembles a volcano? Bob Hope did. Fast stats: Original owners: Bob and Dolores Hope Architect: John Lautner Architectural vision: a modernist volcano Constructed: 1973-1980 (burned down once during construction) Size: 23,366 square feet Feb, 2013 asking price: USD$50 M Dec, 2014 asking price: USD$25… Continue reading One more postcard – Bob Hope’s house then and now
Cheesy 1980s Motel Postcards
Who knew motel postcards could be so much fun?
The history of my grandparents’ house
The surprising fate of my grandparents' house