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Fonds 1995-060 - Angus Baxter fonds
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Angus Baxter fonds
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CA ON00226 1995-060
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1976, 1978 (Creation)
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21 cm of textual records 1 map
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Baxter, Angus
Biographical history
Angus Baxter is a noted genealogist living in Lakefield, Ontario. He has been a life long member of the Society of Genealogists in London, England. He also belongs to the Ontario Genealogical Society. Baxter has worked in the genealogical research field for over 40 years, tracing not only his own family history, but those of many prominent Canadians, including Samuel Strickland. He has written several newspaper articles, appeared on radio and television shows throughout North America to discuss genealogy. In 1978, Macmillan of Canada published Baxter's book, "In Search of Your Roots".
Custodial history
Material created and/or accumulated by Angus Baxter in the mid 1970's as part of research and book writing venture, based on the life of Samuel Strickland of Lakefield, Ontario. Mr. Baxter was moving and "cleaning house".
Scope and content
Fonds consists of an original, unpublished manuscript entitled, "Canada's Forgotten Pioneer - Samuel Strickland, 1804-1867". Also included are extensive notes and correspondence documenting Baxter's research on Samuel Strickland, the Strickland family and Catharine Parr Traill. Also, an editorial cartoon on Strickland's "Farm School" (1856), several photographs of members of the Strickland family and properties, other graphical material and the Strickland family tree.
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Open
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yes.
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- Baxter, Angus (Creator)
- Strickland (family) (Subject)
- Strickland, Samuel (Subject)