Sketching Hugh's Grave
Dates of Creation: May 1919
Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w
Location: Cape Breton Regional Library - McLennan Collection
Reference Number: CBRL-P301
Scope and Content:
Item is a photograph of Katharine McLennan sketching the grave of her brother Hugh in Ypres, France. Hugh lost his life in the Battle of Ypres in 1915, and was buried there with his comrades. The loss of Hugh pushed Katharine to volunteer as a nursing assistant during WWI.

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