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- 1915-1918, 2004-2010 (Creation)
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1 box, comprised of 10 cm of textual records
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Frederick Gerald MacLellan was born in Campbellton, New Brunswick on July 21, 1893. A topographer by trade, Gerald enlisted (service number 167081) in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in late September, 1915 and served in an artillery brigade. After training in Britain he was sent to France on active duty on March 2, 1916. He took part in many battles including the Battle of Vimy Ridge. While recovering from trench fever in hospital in 1917 he received further training as a signaler. By April 2, 1918 he was back in active service in France. MacLellan returned home to New Brunswick just after the armistice in January, 1919.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by Ouida Touche, 2010.
Accession 2010.089
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Scope and content
Fonds consists predominantly of letters that MacLellan wrote to his mother while serving in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Europe between 1915 and 1918 together along with a small number of postcards and telegrams. There is also a small pocket diary, a photocopy of his attestation papers, and biographical descriptive material provided by a friend of the donor at the time of donation.
The fonds is divided into 2 series and one item:
Series 1. Donation documentation
Series 2. Correspondence
Item 1. Field diary
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No further accruals are expected.
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Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Archival materials do not circulate and must be consulted in the TMM Library and Archives Reading Room. Duplication of materials in the collection may be subject to copyright and other restrictions. Please contact TMM Library and Archives staff for guidance on reproduction.
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- English
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Fonds processed by Yvonne Hinks, May 2015.
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Archivist's note
This AtoM record was created by Jason Nisenson on June 4, 2015.