Identity area
Reference code
CA ACU TMM F0030
Title
Albert Philip Allen Fonds
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
1 box containing:
1 cm of textual records
13 photographs
Context area
Name of creator
(1888-)
Biographical history
Albert Philip Allen was born in Sissinghurst, Kent, on January 23, 1888. After immigration to Canada Allen worked as a painter before enlisting with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on September 21, 1914 and served with the 5th battalion. Allen survived the war and eventually settled in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Marjory Grondahl, December 2007.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds contains records and photographs pertaining to the military activity of Albert Philip Allen during the course of his service in WWI. The fonds is divided into three series: Correspondence, Personal Records, Photographs.
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Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Archival materials do not circulate and must be consulted in the TMM Library and Archives Reading Room. Duplication of materials in the collection may be subject to copyright and other restrictions. Please contact TMM Library and Archives staff for guidance on reproduction.
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Fonds processed by Jason Nisenson, August 2015.
Archivist's note
This AtoM record was created by Jason Nisenson, August 2015.
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