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- [ca. 1930-2010] (Creation)
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50 cm of textual records and other material
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
William Wormsley Nettleton, worked for Birks Jewellers in Calgary, Alberta. He and his wife, Jessie Alexandra Herriot, had one daughter, Jean Herriot Nettleton, 1923-2014. Jean graduated from the University of Alberta in 1946 and worked as a pharmacist at various drugstores in Calgary. She was a passionate photographer, hiker, golfer and traveler with her companion of over 50 years, John McLaren.
Repository
Archival history
The Nettleton family papers were in the possession of William and Jessie's niece, Joanne Herriot Hawkes.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Joanne and Jim Hawkes, 2003-2014.
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Scope and content
The fonds consists of records of the jewellery business, certificates, personal correspondence and photographs.
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No restrictions on access.
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The material is in English.
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No finding aid.
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Tuesday, April 14, 2015