Caption
On his recent trip through the Arctic, Canada's first native-born Governor-General became the first' head of state to fly over the North Pole. He talked to Eskimos, trappers, traders, missionaries, doctors, servicemen; ate frozen caribou, rode behind huskies, fished (without luck) for char. His trip drew attention to the north, reinforced Canadian sovereignty and made isolated communities feel that they were not forgotten.
Release Date
June 29, 1956
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
The most exacting duty of Canada's Governor-General is to act as the nation's official host. Emperor Hailie Selassie, shown here as he takes the Royal Salute at Rockcliffe Airport, Ottawa, is one of steady stream of celebrated visitors entertained by Vincent Massey in his role as Queen's representative. A former history professor, industrialist and diplomat, Mr. Massey is well qualified to brief guests on Canada.
Date
June 1, 1954
Accession Number
LAC-NFB70444
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011175963
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
This investiture of General H. D. G. Crerar as a Knight of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem is typical of the constant round of ceremony at Government House. Here Mr. Massey spends his days working and signing government documents and entertaining Canadians of differing races, creeds and politics.
Date
November 1, 1954
Accession Number
LAC-NFB71967
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176007
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
"H.E.", as his staff calls him, travels 25,000 miles a year to make the Crown a symbol of democracy. He has made 357 speeches, not including such off-the-cuff talks as this chat with fishermen on the wharf at St. John's, Nfld. Mr. Massey works hard on speeches to sidestep controversy while avoiding what Lord Tweedsmuir termed "Governor-Generalities''.
Date
August 1, 1955
Accession Number
LAC-NFB74631
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176102
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
His Excellency opens the third session of Canada's twenty-second Parliament by reading the Speech from the Throne to the assembled members of the Senate and of the House of Commons. The Speech indicates forthcoming business of Parliament. Mr. Massey first reads in English and then in fluent French.
Date
January 1, 1956
Accession Number
LAC-NFB75485
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176161
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
[none; portrait of Governor General Vincent Massey]
Date
January 1, 1956
Accession Number
LAC-NFB75604
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176177
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory # 60: Number One Canadian the Nation's Busiest Man
Photographers
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Maker
National Film Board of Canada
Release Date
June 29, 1956
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
On his recent trip through the Arctic, Canada's first native-born Governor-General became the first' head of state to fly over the North Pole. He talked to Eskimos, trappers, traders, missionaries, doctors, servicemen; ate frozen caribou, rode behind huskies, fished (without luck) for char. His trip drew attention to the north, reinforced Canadian sovereignty and made isolated communities feel that they were not forgotten.
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