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Reference code
CA ACU GBA F0861
Title
Harry Gunn fonds
Date(s)
- 1894-1899 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
8 photographs
Context area
Name of creator
(1875-1968)
Biographical history
Henry Aitken "Harry" Gunn, 1875-1968, was born in Montreal and moved to the Pincher Creek area of Alberta in 1890. He homesteaded at Livingstone near Cowley and operated a ranch until 1937. He served in the South African War and was an active member of the North Fork Polo Club. He and his wife, Edith, had two children, Molly (Milvain) and James.
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Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Harry Gunn, 1961-1962.
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Scope and content
The fonds consists of photographs of Pincher Creek polo teams and cups, and gymkhanas; and Oxley Ranch cowboys and round-up camp.
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No restrictions on access.
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The material is in English.
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No finding aid
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Digital content is available: https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/Package/2R3BF1S3PARE5
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Thursday, November 09, 2017