Collection C3 - Alex Moon collection - Guelph Public Library

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Alex Moon collection - Guelph Public Library

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    CA ON00126 C3

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    • [1830?]-1935 (Creation)

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    24 cm of textual records

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    Name of creator

    ([1830?]-1935)

    Biographical history

    Alexander (Alex) Moon was a Guelph lawyer and heritage preservationist. He helped found the Guelph Civic Museum and served on its board in various capacities, including chairman. He was also well known for his work in the preservation of Guelph's heritage buildings. Mr. Moon died in July of 1987 at the age of 61.

    Custodial history

    The custodial history of these records, prior to their transfer to the Guelph Public Library archives, is not known or documented. The date of transfer to Guelph Public Library archives is not known or documented.

    Scope and content

    The collection consists of various Canada Company land grants and deeds, some of which do not relate to Guelph or Wellington County. Also included in this collection are indentures for bargain and sale, newspaper clippings, petitions, memoranda, receipts, arrest warrants and correspondence, some of which relates to Guelph Barrister, Kenneth McLean. These records document the varied historical interests of Alex Moon.

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    Box 1 and 2 can be found on row 2, bay 5, shelf 6.

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        There are no restrictions on access.

        Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

        Copyright for these records is not held by the Guelph Public Library. Please contact the Guelph Public Library archivist about how to obtain the necessary copyright permissions.

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        To view these records, please request Box 1 and 2, Alex Moon collection, from the Guelph Public Library Archivist.

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