

Object Name |
Photograph, Black-and-White |
Collection |
Oil Museum of Canada Collection |
Accession number |
OMC 2023.005 |
Catalog Number |
OMC 2023.005.014 |
Photographer |
Ontario Department of Travel & Publicity |
Date |
01 Jul 1960 |
Description |
Black and white photograph of the opening ceremonies of the Oil Museum of Canada on July 1, 1960. Two men are standing on the stage outside of the Oil Museum. Vincent Norwood, manager of Canadian Oil companies Limited, is shaking hands with Esli Dodge, Warden of Lambton County and Reeve of Plympton Township. A microphone with "CFPL TV" is to the left of the men. Mr. Norwood is handing over the deed of the Oil Museum property to Mr. Dodge. |
Provenance |
The photograph was taken by the Ontario Department of Travel & Publicity, Parliament Building, Toronto, Ontario, for the opening ceremony of the Oil Museum of Canada, July 1, 1960. |
Print Size |
25.3cm x 20.5cm |
Search Terms |
Canadian Oil Companies Limited Lambton County Warden Ministry of Travel & Publicity Oil Museum of Canada Opening Ceremonies Photograph Warden |
People |
Dodge, Esli Norwood, Vincent M. |
Place |
Oil Springs, Ontario |