Identity area
Reference code
CA ACU GBA F2346
Title
John Tanche fonds
Date(s)
- 1972 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
0.5 cm of textual records. -- 7 photographs
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Jean Rene Henri Tanche (known as John), 1899-1993, was born in Lille, France. In 1906 he came to Canada with his parents, Dr. Adalbert Alexi Cornil Tanche, 1861-1917, and Julia Armeline (Capelle) Tanche, 1860-1916. His father founded a French socialist colony at Sylvan Lake, Alberta.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of John Tanche, 1972.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of John's reminiscences of the Tanches and other families at Sylvan Lake. Includes photographs of Tanche family and farm.
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Accruals
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Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
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Language and script notes
The material is in English.
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No finding aid
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Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Digital content is available for the reminiscences and photos: https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/Package/2R3BF1S39QYED
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Wednesday, October 03, 2018