Fonds F0058 - William Hinman Duce Fonds

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CA ACU TMM F0058

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William Hinman Duce Fonds

Date(s)

  • 1917-1994 (Creation)

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Fonds

Extent and medium

1 cm of textual records
4 photographs
5 tif files
1 book

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Name of creator

(1896-1971)

Biographical history

William Duce was born in Cardston, Alberta, in 1896. He worked as a farmer and as a clerk Duce Brothers, the family clothing store, until 1917 when he enlisted with the Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve. After training in Esquimalt, he served on H.M.C.S. Rainbow, and H.M.C.S. Niobe. Following the war, Duce returned to Cardston.

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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Donated by Jean D. Palmer, daughter of W.H. Duce, January 3, 2014.
Accession: 2014.001
Digital files donated by Rhoda Lenora Mazzocchi December 2015, through Army Museum of Alberta.

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Scope and content

Fonds consists of correspondence and photographs related to the naval service of William Hinman Duce during WWI. The subject of most of the correspondence is Duce's application, and appeal for entitlement to benefits under the War Veteran's Allowance Act.

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Conditions governing access

No restrictions on access.

Conditions governing reproduction

Archival materials do not circulate and must be consulted in the TMM Library and Archives Reading Room. Duplication of materials in the collection may be subject to copyright and other restrictions. Please contact TMM Library and Archives staff for guidance on reproduction.

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  • English

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    Fonds processed by Yvonne Hinks, January 2014

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        Archivist's note

        This AtoM record was created by Jason Nisenson, December 2015.

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