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Artifact

Passport

Description

  • Canadian passport belonging to Ernest Edward Kells, issued March 1922.
  • Includes visas from Egypt, Iraq, Persia (modern Iran), and England.

History of Use

  • Used by Ernie Kells, oil driller, for travels to the United Kingdom, Iraq, Persia (modern Iran), India, Beirut, Palestine, and Egypt from 1922 to 1931.

Background Information

Map Location

Latitude: 42° 52' 57.065" N
Longitude: 82° 8' 36.974" W

Date

1922-1931

Dimensions

inches
Length:
4.0
Height:
6.0

Events, Places, People

  • Ernie Kells
  • Alexandria, Egypt
  • Baghdad, Iraq
  • Iran
  • London, England
  • India
  • Beirut, Lebanon
  • Palestine

Originating Location

North America›Canada›Ontario

Subject

  • Cover of Canadian Passport belonging to Ernest Kells. The passport is black and there is a gold crest on the front as well as the words "PASSPORT" and "CANADA".
  • Inside cover of passport belong to Ernest Kells, showing passport number, name of bearer, and nationality.
  • Pages two and three of passport belonging to Ernest Kells, giving a personal description. It includes his photograph and signature.
  • Pages four and five of passport belonging to Ernest Kells. It states the countries where the passport can be used and when it was renewed.

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