Among the Students was created as part of University of the Fraser Valley’s History 440: Local History for the Web. In this course, students conduct archival research on select local historical themes and publish their research as web pages for public consumption. This year’s theme is World War II.
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Stacey, Jo, Alexandra, and Bram from the Surrey Archives for all of their help and expertise during this research. I would also like to thank Cindy and Jamie from the Lord Tweedsmuir Alumni Association, and Tammy from Queen Elizabeth Secondary School.
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“Among the Students.” The Surrey Leader (Surrey, BC, Canada), February 26, 1941. Accessed through Surrey Archives.
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Parton, Lorraine & Ellina Jacobson. “Among the Students.” The Surrey Leader (Surrey, BC, Canada), November 22, 1939. Accessed through Surrey Archives.
“Peace-Arch Celebration Cancelled by Polio.” The Surrey Leader (Surrey, BC, Canada), September 13, 1945. Accessed through Surrey Archives.
“Peace Celebration at Douglas next Wednesday, 24th.” The Surrey Leader (Surrey, BC, Canada), September 17, 1941. Accessed through Surrey Archives.
Pearson, May. “Among the Students.” The Surrey Leader (Surrey, BC, Canada), November 11, 1942. Accessed through Surrey Archives.
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“Squadron Leader Symonds Addresses Surrey Junior C.C.” The Surrey Leader (Surrey, BC, Canada), January 26, 1944. Accessed through Surrey Archives.
“Successful Carnival Held at Lord Tweedsmuir High.” The Surrey Leader (Surrey, BC, Canada), April 21, 1943. Accessed through Surrey Archives.
“Sugar Ration Now 1/2 Lb. Per Week Per Persson.” The Surrey Leader (Surrey, BC, Canada), May 28, 1942. Accessed through Surrey Archives.
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“Tea and Coffee are Rationed.” The Surrey Leader (Surrey, BC, Canada), May 28, 1942. Accessed through Surrey Archives.
“Teacher Ass’n Asks for Salary Schedule.” The Surrey Leader (Surrey, BC, Canada), May 6, 1942. Accessed through Surrey Archives
“Teaching Staff Changes.” The Surrey Leader (Surrey, BC, Canada), June 17, 1942. Accessed through Surrey Archives.
“Thanks.” The Surrey Leader (Surrey, BC, Canada), October 20, 1943. Accessed through Surrey Archives.
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