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- 1917-1973 (Creation)
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0.5 cm of textual records
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Samuel Anthony "Sammy" Tomlinson, 1901-1973, was born at Willenhall, England, and educated at Birmingham. At the outbreak of the First World War he apprenticed as a machinist and in 1917 joined the Royal Flying Corps. In 1918 he transferred to the Royal Air Force, and he was discharged in 1923. Emigrating to Canada, in 1926 he became chief mechanic with Western Canada Airways, one of the companies which eventually merged to form Canadian Pacific Airlines. During the Second World War he served with the Royal Canadian Air Force in England and in Canada. In 1973 he was elected to Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame.
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Archival history
Donated to the Riveredge Foundation by Mrs. S. A. Tomlinson, 1974.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of the Riveredge Foundation, 1979.
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The fonds consists of papers documenting Tomlinson's military career, including his paybook, will, service record, and discharge papers from the First World War; letters of recommendation, identity card, and will from the Second World War; the "R.F.C. Veterans' Prayer" which he composed; and an obituary.
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The material is in English.
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Tomlinson's military insignia and medals are in the Glenbow Military History collection.
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Records are in the Riveredge Collection, M-4843, File 18.295, Barcode 00012171997
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Monday, April 27, 2015