Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 1929-1976, predominant 1975-1976 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Kenneth John Morrison, 1895-1976, was born in Scotland and his family came to Calgary in 1910. At the age of 15 he began working for the City of Calgary while studying accountancy. In 1923 he went into private practice with Frank M. Harvey. In the First World War he served as a Canadian soldier in Russia. During the Second World War he was chairman of the Dependents Board of Trustees, service that earned him an O.B.E. Mr. Morrison was active with the Alberta Institute of Chartered Accountants, Burns Club of Calgary, Community Chest, Wood's Christian Home, Calgary Chamber of Commerce, and many other Calgary associations.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gifts of Flora Allison and George Morrison, 1990.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of largely of eulogies at his funeral.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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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
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of records.