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Title proper
William Mair fonds
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- Graphic material - photograph
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Fonds
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Reference code
CA EDM MS-942
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Statement of scale (cartographic)
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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
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Date(s)
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1916 (Creation)
- Creator
- Mair, William
Physical description area
Physical description
1 photograph
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Name of creator
Biographical history
William Mair was born 2 Nov 1895 in Wiston, Scotland to Agnes Gibson Brown and James Mair. The family was in Edmonton by 1911 and lived at 106 Avenue and 123 Street. William worked as a clerk in a hardware store.
In 1915 William enlisted and became a private in the 202 Overseas Battalion (231365). The 202 Overseas Battalion embarked for England from Halifax on 23 Nov 1916 on board the S.S. Mauretania. He saw action in France and was wounded in late 1917 in Etaples, France. He recovered and rejoined his unit. Mair was discharged and returned to Canada in March 1919. He was awarded a military medal in May 1919.
William Mair worked as a clerk for the Canadian National Railway. He married Dora ? and they had two children - Gordon and Elizabeth (Betty).
William Mair died 10 Sept 1965.
Custodial history
Dora Mair was the wife of William Mair.
Scope and content
The fonds consists of a panorama photograph of the 202 Overseas Battalion taken at Sarcee Camp on 14 Oct 1916.
Notes area
Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
This fonds was donated to the City of Edmonton Archives by Dora Mair in 1977.
Arrangement
The photograph was assigned the prefix EA-322.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Restrictions on access
There are no restrictions on access.
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Copyright may apply.
Reproduction restrictions may apply.
Finding aids
See Scope and content above.
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Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
General note
Accession numbers: A77-102
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City of Edmonton Archives
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Rules for Archival Description (RAD)
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Status
Final