W is for war

The Baldwin Collection of Canadiana holds a significant collection of materials related to life on the frontlines and on the home front, including maps, letters and diaries, artwork, photographs and books.

The majority of items are from the First and Second World Wars, but the collection also includes materials related to earlier conflicts, including the War of 1812.

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National War Finance Committee, 1943
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Baldwin Collection of Canadiana

During the First and Second Word Wars, the Canadian government relied on citizens’ willingness to loan money to support the war effort.

Canadians were encouraged to contribute by buying government-issued war bonds. The first domestic war loan was introduced during the First World War, in November 1915.

The terms “Victory Loan” or “Victory Bond” was not used until November, 1917.