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