Guide
Olympic Torchbearer’s Guide to the 1976 Olympic Games. The cover features a photo of two torches, inscriptions and the edition’s emblem. The inside pages present the stages of the relay, instructions for torchbearers, as well as information on the history of the flame and the significance of the relay.
- Accession Number 2004.96
- Date 1976
- Materials paper
- Measurements 21 x 11 cm
Historical context
This guide is intended for the various bearers of the Olympic flame. The cover features torches designed by industrial designer Michel Dallaire. A colorful object with pure forms, it was inspired by the torches of ancient Greece. Although disapproved of by some, including Mayor Jean Drapeau, the torch won over Greek leaders and was finally adopted.
In 1976, the Olympic Torch Relay left Olympia, Greece, for Ottawa and then Montreal....
- Accession Number 2004.96
- Date 1976
- Materials paper
- Measurements 21 x 11 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Paul Larue, 2004.096
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