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- Copied 1973 (originally created 1918-1920) (Creation)
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13 photographs
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Alexander Alexander, 1863-1940, was born in Huntley, Aberdeen, Scotland. He came to Canada and in 1885 joined the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP). In 1890 he married Margaret Louden, ?-1934. He worked as a blacksmith at Maple Creek, Saskatchewan for a few years, then rejoined the NWMP in 1894. He served until 1922. Alexander and his wife had six children, John H., Robert G., James A., Thomas A., Mrs. Horsburgh, and Mary (Faulkes).
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The fonds consists of photographs of Alexander, Mounted Police veterans, and the funeral of Ernest Usher.
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The material is in English.
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Existence and location of originals
The originals are held by Mary Faulkes.
Existence and location of copies
Digital content is available: https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/Package/2R3BF1S3CTKBE
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Thursday, March 15, 2018