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- 1908-1966, predominant 1908-1910, 1966 (Creation)
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35 photographs. -- 1 audio cassette. -- 0.5 cm of textual records
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Biographical history
Andrew Ross, 1884-1971, was born in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. A machinist by trade, he worked for Alexander Graham Bell on experimental aircraft, including the Silver Dart. He moved to Calgary, Alberta in 1910 or 1911 and worked for Calgary Iron Works for many years. He fought overseas during the First World War. His wife, Margaret, predeceased him in 1956.
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Gift of Andrew Ross, 1961-1964.
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Scope and content
The fonds consists of photographs of experimental planes, their construction, and the Alexander Graham Bell family, Baddeck, Nova Scotia (1908-1910); a paycheque from Bell's laboratory; an interview with Andrew about pioneer Calgary and his aviation work with Bell (1966); First World War postcards (1916) and a letter from German friends (1923).
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No restrictions on access.
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The material is in English.
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Digital content is available: https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/Package/2R3BF1S3C4QLH
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Includes file 202 from M-4843 Riveredge collection
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Thursday, November 08, 2018