Identity area
Reference code
CA ACU GBA F2622
Title
John Emerson fonds
Date(s)
- Copied 2002 (originally created [ca. 1902-1908]) (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
9 pages
Context area
Name of creator
(1859 - 1932)
Biographical history
John Emerson, 1859-1932, was born in Wellingore, Lincolnshire, England and came to Calgary, Alberta in 1885. With his brother he farmed west of the city before establishing a grocery firm on 8th Avenue. He was an alderman in 1901-1902 and 1903-1905 and then mayor from 1905-1907. He returned to England in 1912 where he lived at Burgess Hill, Sussex. Emerson and his wife, Ellen Fowers, ?-1939, had two daughters, Doris (Fricker), 1900-1974, and Nellie (Nye), 1897-?.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of a brief biographical article, family tree, and photograph of the Emerson family.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
The material is in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
No finding aid.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
The originals are held by Valerie Tucker-Williams.
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of records.