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- Copied 1966 (originally created 1886-1935) (Creation)
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13 photographs. -- 0.5 cm of textual records
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William "John" Redmond, 1879-1957, was born in Toronto and in 1899 joined the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) at Regina, Saskatchewan. He served at Maple Creek and was a member of the force for nine years. In 1909, he bought the Maple Creek News and remained the owner until 1954. He married Lily Mae Lynn and they had two children, Henry Lynn and John, ?-1943. John Sr. was official historian for the Oldtimers Association.
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The fonds consists of photographs of native peoples, Mounted Police and ranching views near Maple Creek; and a history of the Oldtimers Association.
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The material is in English.
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The originals are held by H. Lynn Redmond.
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Digital content is available: https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/Package/2R3BF1S39PIKX
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018