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Physical Training
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- Graphic material
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1941-1945 (Creation)
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- Canada
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2020.010.01: Postcard
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Front: Real Picture Post Card, Black and White Photograph. Approximately 47 men stand facing the camera in formation, legs spread and hands on their hips. They wear dark pants, white shoes, and either white t-shirts or undershirts. At the far left of the image, a man stands at attention in profile. He wears dark pants, dark shoes, a white long-sleeved shirt, and a thick belt. The area around the men is empty, likely dirt or low grass, with no defining features. In the background, at least a half dozen low buildings with prominent chimneys can be seen.
Back: Divided back, does not feature line separating sides. Text across the top reads “POST CARD” in outlined block letters. Underneath reads “MADE IN CANADA”, and below that, separated by a long space are the words “CORRESPONDENCE” and “ADDRESS”. To the right is a stamp box. The stamp box does not feature an outline, but consists of the letters “AZO” forming a border on the tops and sides. The corners of the border are marked with small symbols, possibly squares. The centre of the stamp box reads “PLACE STAMP HERE”. There are no additional decorations. A handwritten (cursive) note in black ink reads: “P.T. Course at Long Branch Ont.”
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Mark / Inscription text:
(1) PHYSICAL TRAINING A 25. C.S.A.T.C. LONG BRANCH ONTARIO CANADA
(2) POST CARD
(3) MADE IN CANADA
(4) CORRESPONDENCE
(5) ADDRESS
(6) AZO / AZO / PLACE STAMP HERE / AZO / AZO
(7) P.T. Course at / Long Branch / Ont.
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(1) Picture title
(2) Branding
(3) Manufacturing info
(4) Instructions for postcard side use
(5) Instructions for postcard side use
(6) Stamp box
(7) Message
Mark / Inscription description: (6) The letters AZO surround the text “PLACE STAMP HERE” on four sides. The corners of the stamp box are marked with small symbols, though their shape is indistinguishable. They may be squares.
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(1-6) Printed, black ink
(7) Handwritten cursive, black ink
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(1) Front of card, centered below image towards bottom of card
(2) Back of card, horizontally across top of card, centered
(3) Back of card, horizontally across top of card, centered below (2)
(4) Back of card, horizontally in mid-upper third of card, below (3), on left side of line (across from (5)
(5) Back of card, horizontally in mid-upper third of card, below (3), on right side of line (across from (4)
(6) Back of card, in upper right corner
(7) Back of card, horizontally in center of card, below (2-6)
Mark / Inscription language: English
Mark / Inscription translation: N/A
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The dating of this card is 1941-1945 due to a few factors. The AZO marked stamp box on the back can suggests that this style of stamp box was done until the 1940s. As well, the phot used for this postcard is taken at the A25 Canadian Small Arms Training Centre (CSATC) in Long Branch. This training centre was open between 1940-1945 but the base changed its name to A25 CSATC in 1941.
The CSATC shared the base with the Canadian weapon manufacturer Small Arms Limited. The factory was housed in a large purpose-built factory, and it built weapons for the Second World War. Prior to the opening of this factory, Canada did not have a military small arms manufacturer but with the Second World War, the need was apparent. In June 1940, the Department of National Defence approved the proposal to build the plant. This location was ideal as it was next to the existing rifle range, it was close to potential employees, and close to a streetcar line. On December 31, 1945, the Small Arms Division of Canadian Arsenals Limited (CAL) took over SAL and employees were let go as weapons were not long being constructed.
This scene was captured with the purpose of showcasing strength and security under the looming threat of Second World War. The postcard shows a company of male soldiers performing training exercises outside Small Arms Limited.
This postcard is printed as “Real Photo Postcard”. Real photo postcards began to be produced in the early 1900s. They were first produced using the Kodak “postcard camera” where the camera could take a picture and then print a postcard sized negative of the photo. This camera allowed anyone to be able to make photo postcards (either as a hobby or a business). As a result, many real photo postcards produced were one of a kind family photos or events, but many businesses continue to use this new technology to continue to show landmarks and city sites. Real photo postcards differ from printed postcards as they are developed from the negative rather than printed.