About The Aura of the Cause

The Aura of the Cause: A Photo Album for North American Volunteers in the Spanish Civil War was curated by Cary Nelson and first opened in Toronto in 1997.

This exhibit provides the most detailed photographic record to date of the experiences of North American volunteers in the Spanish Civil War. The photographs depict scenes of daily life in the International Brigades, ranging from behind the lines images of Spanish civilians to group shots of soldiers, medical personnel, and men in battle.