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Sir William Vallance Whiteway Fonds

CorrespondentTo Sir William Vallance Whiteway Canadian, 1828 - 1908
Date1856-1935
ClassificationsArchives
Dimensions2 linear feet, consisting of: 32 cm of textual records 3 scrapbooks misc. photos
Credit LineDonation of the Whiteway Family, 1964
Object numberMG 213
DescriptionFonds consists of textual records and published material accumulated by Sir William Whiteway primarily relating to his political career, 1856-1902. Fonds includes annotated railway contracts, personal and political correspondence, scrapbooks and news clippings related to various political issues. Several photographs depict social functions. The fonds also includes the guest book of Lady Catherine Whiteway for the years 1902-1935.
Fonds is arranged in six series: 1. Visitor’s Books: 1897-1935; 2. Newfoundland Railway Company: 1882-1901; 3. French Shore Question: ca. 1891; 4. Correspondence: 1856-1902; 5. Scrapbooks, Newspaper Clippings and Memorabilia: 1868-1906; and 6. Photographs [before 1908]
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Collections
  • Archives Collection Highlights
Locations
  • (not entered)   Demo Museum (1995 Broadway), Warehouse Storage