Fonds A 52 - George E. Eakins collection

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George E. Eakins collection

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  • Textual record

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CA ON00318 A 52

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  • 1872-1962 (Creation)

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5 cm of textual records including clippings and transcripts

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(1882-1967)

Biographical history

George E. Eakins (1882-1967) was a medical doctor in Thunder Bay and president of the Thunder Bay Historical Society from 1933-1934. He also served as president of the Thunder Bay Medical Society in 1915, 1925 and 1936. He collected material relating to the history of Thunder Bay and its district.

Custodial history

Formerly catalogued in the Thunder Bay Museum collection, 984.104.5b, 10-12, 14-17, 31-42, 53-54.

Scope and content

The George E. Eakins collection consists of five series: scrapbooks, programs, publications, manuscripts/transcripts, and miscellaneous documents. It covers a broad spectrum of subjects all relating in general to the history of the Thunder Bay region. Most of the collection is composed of clippings and transcripts of the work of others. Some series, however, contain original materials such as speeches given and papers written by Eakins and others and some legal documents.

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Donated by George E. Eakins

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      Originals are held at Thunder Bay Museum

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      Open

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      See museum collection 984.104

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