Fonds spec-2353 - Sparrow family fonds.

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Sparrow family fonds.

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CA SPEC spec-2353

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1 item (75 p.).

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Fonds consists of transcripts of interviews ([196-], 1966 June-1967 August) with Evelyn Sparrow Plunkett (b. 1886), Mona Sparrow (b. 1895) and Francis Devereau (Frank) Sparrow (b. 1891); excerpts from two letters (1966 December 12 - 1967 January 15), written by Bernard Roy (Buck) Sparrow (1892-1967), describing A.C. Sparrow's ranches; brief notes on A.C. Sparrow by his grandson Lawrence Sparrow; and interview with Zita Burns Coughlin, relating to the Sparrow family. Interviews describe day to day life in Calgary from the 1880s to about 1920, including social customs and events; education at Sacred Heart Convent; friendships with other early pioneers, such as the Burns family; medical care; entertainment; and trips to Cochrane, Banff and Fort Macleod. Includes name index.

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Typescript (photocopy).

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Donated by Mrs. Lawrence A. Sparrow in 1980.

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Additional archival material located at the Glenbow Archives, Calgary, Alberta.

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Interviewer identified on manuscripts only as the son of Evelyn Sparrow Plunkett or nephew of Mona Sparrow. Identified by the Glenbow Archives as probably Father Patrick M. Plunkett.<br><br>Record No. MsC 218<br><br>

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