Interactive Map
So What?
The map is interactive! By clicking on the circles and connecting lines, the corresponding information will be presented.
This map is a visual representation of the letters in our exhibit and the length at which they traveled to reach their recipients.The global transportation of letters seen in this map allows for an understanding of the scale of World War II. Each point represents a place of origin, and a place of destination. The line is indicative of the letter that was sent between the two, follow the legend below for more clarification.
Legend
Blue: Letters on YMCA Letterhead
From - Osborne House, Plymouth Y.M.C.A., England
To - 464 Indian Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Red: Letter and Envelope to Mr. Reid
From - 100 Miles from Thailand
To - 314 Indian Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Purple: Y.M.C.A. Memos
From - Osborne House, Plymouth Y.M.C.A., England
To - 314 Indian Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Green: H.M.S. Drake Letter
From - H.M.S. Drake
To - Cliveden House