July 24, 1938 - sometime after 2pm [SideNote: Any Old Time, released July 24, 1938. Billie Holiday joined the band in 1938. Although Artie Shaw one of the first big band leaders in an all white band to hire a black singer, in Holiday's own words "At first we worked together okay, then his …
Movie Night
July 23, 1938 - sometime after 2pm She is going to the movies with A. ! J. is having a boy’s night at his friend’s T. down the street. She hasn’t been to a movie in at least a month. This is a comedy. And she hopes they can talk about photography — she has so many questions. Right from the …
The Former Mayor Passes Away & J.’s Aunt…
July 22, 1938 She reads yesterday's newspaper. Frederick Buscombe passed away. The former mayor of Vancouver. He had only remarried two years ago. Pity. Doesn’t your aunt know his wife? You should send a card. [Sidenote: 2nd image COV archives AM54-S A banquet for leading …
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Shopping at The Big W
July 21, 1938 She is going to Woodwards to do some shopping. She is always a little bit intimated by the big W beacon, and today the weather looks to be a little dicey so she is fretting. There are so many choices on the food floor, she has a list, so she doesn't get distracted. Money is always a …
Jingle Scheme
July 20, 1938 She sees the ad in the newspaper. A Jingle Contest! She's always had a bit of an ear for music. Her Aunt B. in New West is a piano teacher. She could get her in on it. J. is surprised when he comes home to see a big smile on her face. …