Fonds F1659 - Alexander Campbell Shaw fonds

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Reference code

CA ACU GBA F1659

Title

Alexander Campbell Shaw fonds

Date(s)

  • 1876-1968, predominant 1876-1899 (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

9 items

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

Alexander Campbell Shaw, 1857-1918, was born in Perth, Ontario. He received a degree from Trinity College and began working as a solicitor in 1880. In 1884 he was called to the Bar and practised law in Calgary, Alberta before moving to Stratford, Ontario ca. 1889. He returned to Perth ca. 1893 where he served on the local council and later retired.

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Gift of Mrs. C.C. Inderwick, 1979.

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Scope and content

The fonds consists of biographical information, certificates, and newsclippings.

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Accruals

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Conditions governing access

No restrictions on access.

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      The material is in English.

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      No finding aid.

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      Dates of creation revision deletion

      Thursday, July 26, 2018

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