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Date(s)
- [ca. 1940-1970] (Creation)
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Extent and medium
20 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Jacques de Foras, 1898-1980, was born in France and came with his parents Count Barle de Foras and the Countess de Foras to High River, Alberta in 1907. He operated a ranch, and was also active as a polo player on the local team for many years. A self-taught geologist, Jacques did a great deal of prospecting for petroleum and minerals in southern Alberta and British Columbia. He also operated a water-well drilling company and did some oilwell drilling in Turner Valley. He and his wife Marian had one son, Peter.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Bruce Miles, 2006.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of geological and geophysical maps and reports relating to prospects in southern Alberta and British Columbia.
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No restrictions on access.
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Script of material
Language and script notes
The material is in English.
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No finding aid.
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Note
Title based on contents of records.