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- Photocopied 1970 and 1991 (originally created 1900-1991) (Creation)
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7 cm of textual records
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Biographical history
Emmanuel Augustine Joseph "Gus" Lambert, 1894-1917, was born in England. He followed his twin brother, Tony, to Saskatchewan in 1913, and worked on the farm of Ernie Jillings at Arelee, near Asquith, for a year. He came from an artistic family, his father being a professional artist, and he often illustrated his letters with sketches. At the outbreak of First World War he joined the First Canadian Mounted Rifles. He trained at Saskatoon, and at Camps Sewell and Hughes in Manitoba before going overseas in November 1915. He was killed in action at Vimy Ridge.
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The fonds consists of letters and sketches sent to his parents in England, depicting farm life in Arelee and his service with the Canadian Mounted Rifles (1913-1915); his last letter home and letters about his death (1917); family sketches and photographs (1900-1918); letters about, and photographs of, his grave (1919); reminiscences by people who knew him in Saskatchewan (1969, 1976); and a biographical sketch by nephew, Michael Lambert (1991).
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Permission to publish must be obtained from the Lambert estate.
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The material is in English.
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The originals are held by Michael E. Lambert.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2018