Identity area
Reference code
CA ACU GBA F0294
Title
Wellington Brown fonds
Date(s)
- 1891-1941, predominant 1891-1897 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
16 items
Context area
Name of creator
(1854-1941)
Biographical history
Wellington Brown, 1854-1941, was born in Colebrook, Ontario. He came west ca. 1888 and was involved in various business pursuits. He worked for Bow River Mills, lumber merchant and building contractor, from the Calgary, Alberta office ca. 1891-1897. He returned to Colebrook ca. 1901 and then to Napanee, Ontario ca. 1914. He and his wife, Louise McGinnis, had one child, Mildred (Douglas).
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Prince Albert Historical Society, 1986.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of Wellington's letters to his relatives in Colebrook, Ontario (1891-1897), personal accounts (1894), and obituary (1941).
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Accruals
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Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
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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
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Note
Title based on contents of records.