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- Copied 1964 (originally created 1902-1921) (Creation)
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Extent and medium
191 photographs
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Gerald Robin "Bob" O'Bryan Hoare, 1878-1964, was born in Hampshire, England, and emigrated to a homestead east of Bowden, Alberta in 1900 with his brother, Walter. The brothers called their homestead Wild Duck Ranch, and Bob soon opened a photo studio in Bowden. At times he supplied rails and logs on contract. He closed the studio in 1914 due to financial difficulties. He continued to live on his homestead, keeping an interest in photography and also gardening. Later in life he lived in a senior's home in Innisfail, and died in Edmonton.
Repository
Archival history
The Glenbow borrowed these photos from the Town of Bowden for copying. Bowden subsequently (sometime after 1967) donated them to the Provincial Archives of Alberta.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Loaned for copying by the Town of Bowden, 1964.
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Scope and content
The fonds consists of photographs of Bowden businesses, buildings, events and personalities including Bob and Walter (1902-1921).
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Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
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Language and script notes
The material is in English.
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No finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
The original photos and other Hoare records are now held by the Provincial Archives of Alberta.
Existence and location of copies
Digital content is available: https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/Package/2R3BF1S3CU4TV
Related units of description
There are Hoare photos in other fonds at Glenbow.
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Note
Title based on contents of records.
Note
NA-3976 are copy negatives.
Note
There is a rough list of prints in PA-709 but without corresponding numbers.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018