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- Copied 1987 (originally created 1899-1902) (Creation)
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131 photographs
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Warren Leslie "Les" Johnson, ca. 1880-1945, was born in Bruce County, Ontario but grew up near Brandon, Manitoba. He served in the South African Constabulary during the South African War. On his return he worked on the Whitney Ranch on the Bow River near Bow Island, Alberta. Here he met Harriet Reddick and they were married in 1907. They homesteaded near Enchant, Alberta where their six children were born, Marion (York), Mildred (Byrne), Melvin, Edna (Kurtz), Allen and Everest. In 1926 Les and Harriet moved near Picture Butte, Alberta.
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The fonds consists of photographs of service with South African Constabulary.
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No restrictions on access.
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The material is in English.
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The originals are held by W.J. Byrne.
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Digital content is available: https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/Package/2R3BF1S3950N1
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Friday, March 04, 2016