Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Alexander Mackenzie fonds
Level of description
Fonds
Repository
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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1852-1892 (Creation)
- Creator
- Mackenzie, Alexander
Physical description area
Physical description
0.3 m of textual records, 1 microfilm reel : positive
Archival description area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Alexander Mackenzie was born in Scotland and was a stone mason when he emigrated to Canada in 1842. By 1850 he became an active supporter of George Brown and Secretary of the Lambton Reform Committee. For two years, 1852-1854, he was editor of a Reform ... »
Scope and content
The fonds consists of correspondence, memoranda and notes created during the political career of Alexander Mackenzie. Includes letters from Mackenzie to members of his family, 1842, 1874-1888. It also contains various papers of his grandfather, Malcolm ... »
Notes area
Immediate source of acquisition
Donated by Mrs. Robert F. Thompson, 1957 through the good offices of John G. Thompson (the great grandson of Alexander Mackenzie.)
Arrangement
Index to the papers located on microfilm reel 352.
Language of material
- English
Location of originals
2112
MF 4242
MF 352
Restrictions on access
Open
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Public domain
Accruals
No further accruals are expected