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Scott Alexander fonds [textual record]

Hierarchical level:

Fonds

Date:

1928-1948.

Reference:

R1650-0-6-E, MG30-B82

Type of material:

Textual material

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Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

98057

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Scott Alexander fonds
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Date(s):

1928-1948.

Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

6 cm of textual records.

Language of material:

English

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Fonds consists of correspondence between Alexander, his mother, and sister in B.C., largely concerning his work for the R.C.M.P. on the St Roch, and while stationed at Cambridge Bay and at Aklavik. Much of his correspondence concerns his work with the Inuit, suppression of liquor traffic, murder investigations, and the life of the Inuit and Indians of the Mackenzie Delta region. His correspondence also concerns the Anglican and Roman Catholic missions in the area, as well as his personal difficulties.

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Alexander, Scott, 1910-1976

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Alexander, Scott, 1910-1976 : Scott Alexander, R.C.M.P. and R.C.A.F. Officer, was born at Gambier Island, B.C. He engaged with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Vancouver, 15 November 1932 and received his discharge 27 January 1942. Most of his service was in the Arctic, where he served aboard the St. Roch. He was also stationed at Cambridge Bay and Aklavik. After his discharge, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, where he was promoted to Squadron Leader. He became an Arctic expert and served as a consultant in Arctic matters.

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General note:

Received from Mr. Scott E. Alexander of Ottawa in 1975.

Subject heading:

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Arctic regions, 1928-1948

Source:

Private

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MG30-B82
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Volume [MG30 B 82] 1

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