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William John Gourley fonds
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GLEN glen-1062
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11 photographs
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Name of creator
(1880-1956)
Biographical history
William John Gourley, 1880-1956, was born in High Blantyre, Lanarkshire, Scotland, and moved to Calgary, Alberta where he operated a blacksmith shop. He later developed the Pioneer Carriage and Wagon Works which operated from 1912 to about 1919. He then sold his factory to Hay and Harding. He and his wife had at least one son, Hallaban Digby, 1905-1988.
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The fonds consists of photographs of Gourley home and business, and early Calgary personalities.
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- English
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Originals are held by the Gourley family.
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No restrictions on access.
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Call numbers NA-4512, NA-4566
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- Gourley, William John (Subject)
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- English