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- 1915-1918 (Creation)
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14 postcards
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Name of creator
Biographical history
James Morris, a resident of Manitoba, served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during WWI.
Archival history
Postcards were purchased or received by James Morris during WWI. Material was passed on to his nephew, the donor, following the death of Morris's wife.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Received from donor October 31, 2018.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Consists of 14 WWI era postcards. Only one contains correspondence. Many of the postcards appear to have been purchased as souvenirs at Eaton's Bookstall in Whitley Camp, UK.
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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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Related units of description
Medals belonging to Morris's wife, Martha Danielson, can be found in the library and archives' CWAC collection.
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Processed by Jason Nisenson November 2018.
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Archivist's note
This AtoM description created by Jason Nisenson, November 2018.