Identity area
Reference code
CA ACU GBA F1802
Title
Frederick George Topp fonds
Date(s)
- 1887-1894 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
6 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Frederick George Topp, 1861-1936, was born in England and came to Canada in 1882. He worked his way across Canada for three years before settling in Calgary, Alberta to run a butcher shop. He and his wife, Flora, had five children. Topp was an alderman in 1891 and a school trustee, 1893-1894. He was also active in the Sons of England. He left Calgary in the 1890s and died in Toronto.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Robert Wood, 1991.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of diaries.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
The material is in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
No finding aid.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of records.