Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1878-1999, predominant 1889-1900 (Creation)
Extent
10 cm of textual records 6 photographs : b&w 2 audio cassettes
Name of creator
Biographical history
Wilfrid Laurier (1841-1919) was Canada's eighth Prime Minister, holding office 1896-1911. Laurier was born in St. Lin, Quebec. He received a law degree from McGill University in 1864, and practiced law in Montreal and Arthabaskville from 1864-1896. Wilfrid Laurier was Liberal party leader from 1887 until his death in 1919.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The collection consists of correspondence from Wilfrid Laurier to Ulric Barthe and others, photographs, publications, and other material about Wilfrid Laurier. Fonds is comprised of the following series: Correspondence Articles, publications, lectures, newspaper clippings Photographs, paintings Historical Programs, invitations
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Conditions governing access
Open
Physical access
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
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Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
The majority of the collection was purchased in 1973. Additions were acquired through purchase and donation.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
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Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes element
General note
Title taken from contents of the collection.
General note
Letters in French have English translation.