Identity area
Reference code
CA ACU GBA F1788
Title
Lillian Thompson fonds
Date(s)
- 1926-1967 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
3 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Lillian Death Thompson, 1882-1975, was born in England. She married Freeman Thompson, 1873-1969, in Ontario in 1902. They moved first to California, USA then in 1909 homesteaded near Sunnynook, Alberta. In 1920 the Freemans, with their adopted daughter Helen, moved to Cluny. They sold their farm and retired to Gleichen in 1961.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Sharon Desbiens, 1990.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of scrapbook of newsclippings, and diary pertaining to life and events in Cluny and Gleichen.
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
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of records.