Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Photograph, Black-and-White |
Collection |
Oil Museum of Canada Collection |
Accession number |
OMC 1989.010 |
Catalog Number |
OMC 1989.010.096 |
Date |
1921 |
Description |
Black and white photograph of a group of people celebrating Christmas at a club in Egypt. There are many different men, women and children that can be seen in this picture and they are either sitting or standing outside of the club. Back: Xmas group Hurgada Club Egypt 1921 |
Provenance |
From the collection of International Driller, John Growder. He was born in Enniskillen Township in 1871 and spent his youth working in the oil fields of Lambton County. Like many men in his time, Growder decided to use the skills he developed working in the Lambton County oil fields to find employment as an International Driller. His career as an International Driller lasted for 32 years, drilling in India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Japan. After retiring from the oil industry he resided in Northern Ontario. |
Print Size |
17.2cm x 10.5cm |
Search Terms |
Children Christmas Club Egypt Men Women |
People |
Growder, John |
Place |
Egypt |