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- 1889-1970 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
8 cm of textual records. -- 212 photographs
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Robert Henry Weir, 1882-1943, was born in Cardinal, Ontario. As a young adult he worked in railways but in 1910 he came to Calgary, Alberta to form a real estate and insurance agency, Tavender and Weir. He married Stella Blanch McLean, ?-1970, of Calgary and they had four children, Mary (Layman), 1924-2011, Gwendolyn Beatrice (Thorssen), 1917-2013, Phyllis (Bernez) and Harold. Weir was elected to Calgary city council in 1930 and continued in office until his death. He was active in many Calgary organizations and Grace Presbyterian Church.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gifts of Phyllis Bernez and Gwen Thorssen, 1977, 1990.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of marriage certificate and passport, programs from dedication ceremonies for Weir memorials, newsclippings, and photographs regarding Calgary buildings and his political career. Includes certificates and school papers of Stella B. Weir and Phyllis Weir Bernez.
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No restrictions on access.
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The material is in English.
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Digital content is available
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Title based on contents of records.
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NA-3533 is copied.
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- Weir, Stella Blanche McLean (Contributor)
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Dates of creation revision deletion
Thursday, May 17, 2018