Identity area
Reference code
CA ACU GBA F2937
Title
Sir John A. Macdonald fonds
Date(s)
- 1885 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
7 pages
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Sir John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister of Canada when the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) was constructed across the country.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of W.R. Read, 1958.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of a telegram conveying the Queen's congratulations on the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway and letters regarding the publication of same in newspapers; and a newspaper copy of telegram and a telegram to Henry J. Morgan, Under Secretary of State from Donald A. Smith, North Bend, British Columbia, November 8, 1885 regarding the laying of the last rail.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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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.
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Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of records.