Photography
Montreal World’s Fair – official photograph. Black and white photograph taken on the occasion of the welcome at Windsor Station of the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Sir S. Raamgoolam and Lady Raamgoolam. In this photo, Lady Raamgoolam, holding a bouquet of flowers, is in conversation with Madame Marie-Claire Drapeau, wife of the Mayor of Montreal, and Madame Lucienne Chevrier, wife of the Exhibition’s Commissioner General. On the far left, the President of the Republic and the Honourable Lionel Chevrier.
- Accession Number 2021.47.83
- Date 1967
- Medium and Support silver print, paper
- Measurements 17,3 x 23,5 cm
Historical context
The Montreal World’s Fair, under the theme “Terre des hommes”, is the flagship event of Canada’s 100th anniversary. The scale of Expo 67 put Montreal on the international map, and introduced Quebecers to culture from around the world. From April 28 to October 27, 1967, over 50 million Montrealers and tourists visited the 90 themed pavilions. Mauritius was one of the sixty or so participating nations. Prime Minister...
- Accession Number 2021.47.83
- Date 1967
- Medium and Support silver print, paper
- Measurements 17,3 x 23,5 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, Richard G. Gervais de l'Assemblée Collection, 2021.047.083
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