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Rose Mary Gibson fonds
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1890-1990 (Creation)
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- Gibson, Rose Mary
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1 m of textual records, ca. 300 photographs
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Biographical history
Rose Mary Elizabeth Gibson was born in Kingston, Ontario.. In 1934 she graduated from Queen's University with a B.A. degree and was for many years an educator. Between 1958 and 1965 she worked as a school librarian, then completed her Bachelor of Library Science degree at the University of Ottawa in 1967. On completion of her degree she found work at Douglas Library, Queen's University, where she was employed in the Archives where she was best known for her expertise in genealogy. She was instrumental in establishing the Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and served as its first president. In 1968 she completed the Archives Course in Ottawa thus qualifying as a professional archivist. Miss Gibson retired from Queen's in 1978. She died in 1999.
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Scope and content
The fonds consists of textual records and photographs that reflect Ms. Gibson's interests in the Roman Catholic Church, Queen's University Archives and local Kingston history. They include a manuscript for her book on St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital. Also includes a handwritten archival description and finding aid for the St. Mary's Cathedral archives, including memos between Rose Mary Gibson and Father Downey.
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Immediate source of acquisition
Gift of Rose Mary Gibson - 1995
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Her file order was lost in the move but whenever possible her file folder titles have been retained.
Language of material
- English
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Location of originals
5136
2999 (St. Mary's)
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Open
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Copyright provisions may apply, please see archivist.
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No further accruals are expected