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- [ca. 1910-1930] (Creation)
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Extent and medium
92 photographs
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Name of creator
Biographical history
William Gano, 1869-1951, was born in Illinois, USA, and raised in Washta, Iowa. He homesteaded near his brothers Ed, Frank and John near Wainwright, Alberta. He and his wife, Alice, had two children, Flossie (Robinson) and Harley.
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Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Walwyn S. Lang, 1985-1986.
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Scope and content
The fonds consists of photographs and postcards of the Wainwright area, including Buffalo National Park, oil wells, buildings, a local movie entitled "Last Frontier", Frank's ranch, IODE, and street scenes.
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No restrictions on access.
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The material is in English.
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No finding aid
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Existence and location of copies
Digital content is available: https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/Package/2R3BF1S3HTQOC
Related units of description
The records of his brother, John H. Gano, are also held by Glenbow.
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Thursday, November 08, 2018