Identity area
Reference code
CA ACU GBA F1768
Title
Thor Swain fonds
Date(s)
- 1914-1922 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
2 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Thor A.E. Swain, also known as Thomas Swain, lived in Calgary, Alberta from the 1910s to the 1960s. For most of his life he worked as a post office clerk, and retired in the 1940s. He was active as a writer of fiction and letters to the editor. His wife's name was Jean.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Mrs. John Hamilton, 1961.
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Scope and content
The fonds consists of literary manuscripts and some personal records.
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No restrictions on access.
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Language and script notes
The material is in English.
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No finding aid.
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Wednesday, October 03, 2018