Yorke Island Project Display
A display on the Yorke Island Project has been set up in the upstairs lecture room at Bessborough Armory. COVID restrictions prevent outsiders from from viewing the exhibit however, unit soldiers will be able to view some of the great work that Heritageworks did for us on the island.
The photos above give you a general idea of the layout in the classroom but it is not possible to read the written material that was provided with each drawing. The following set provides a close up of each item.
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85th Heavy Battery, RCA War Diary
Up to end of October 1939 |
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Comments on setting up the display.
The intent of this display was two fold. First, to provide a visual display on Yorke Island to a large audience; secondly, to trial the use of the upstairs classroom as a way to present future themed displays to members of the regiment and visitors.
Of course, COVID is currently preventing us from drawing a large audience. However, there are still lessons to be learned from this experience so that we can improve the existing presentation and enhance future ones. Lessons learned include:
1. The acquisition of the printed sheets was through a small print job at Staples and a larger portion through the kind contribution of printing services from BC Parks. The price was minimized by using standard sheet paper. This does not equate to top quality presentation media but the quality of the actual printing was excellent. The paper items were affixed to the wall using reusable craft putty. This product prevents damage to wall surfaces but it does cause some wrinkling of the paper when trying to create a solid bonding to the wall. Solution: If there were a thin plastic poster cover available, the presentation material would not wrinkle and would be protected.
2. The classroom walls need to be reconditioned. There are many screws protruding from previous photo arrangements and considerable quantities of unpainted electrical conduit. Solution: If the CO finds the presentation acceptable, I suggest we offer to take on the task of patching the walls and applying a new coat of paint as a self-help project.
3. The exhibition impact is lessened considerably by the large maps that are a permanent fixture in the classroom. Solution: By hinging the fronts to the map cases we could provide a method of covering over the maps when they are not in use. (Are these maps ever used?
4. My first impression is that the classroom can be turned into an extension of the museum by providing wall space for themed exhibitions without taking away its main focus as a class room. Have you got any comments to add?
The intent of this display was two fold. First, to provide a visual display on Yorke Island to a large audience; secondly, to trial the use of the upstairs classroom as a way to present future themed displays to members of the regiment and visitors.
Of course, COVID is currently preventing us from drawing a large audience. However, there are still lessons to be learned from this experience so that we can improve the existing presentation and enhance future ones. Lessons learned include:
1. The acquisition of the printed sheets was through a small print job at Staples and a larger portion through the kind contribution of printing services from BC Parks. The price was minimized by using standard sheet paper. This does not equate to top quality presentation media but the quality of the actual printing was excellent. The paper items were affixed to the wall using reusable craft putty. This product prevents damage to wall surfaces but it does cause some wrinkling of the paper when trying to create a solid bonding to the wall. Solution: If there were a thin plastic poster cover available, the presentation material would not wrinkle and would be protected.
2. The classroom walls need to be reconditioned. There are many screws protruding from previous photo arrangements and considerable quantities of unpainted electrical conduit. Solution: If the CO finds the presentation acceptable, I suggest we offer to take on the task of patching the walls and applying a new coat of paint as a self-help project.
3. The exhibition impact is lessened considerably by the large maps that are a permanent fixture in the classroom. Solution: By hinging the fronts to the map cases we could provide a method of covering over the maps when they are not in use. (Are these maps ever used?
4. My first impression is that the classroom can be turned into an extension of the museum by providing wall space for themed exhibitions without taking away its main focus as a class room. Have you got any comments to add?