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1976, 1978 (Creation)
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21 cm of textual records 1 map
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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".
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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".
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Fonds consists of an original, unpublished manuscript entitled, "Canada's Forgotten Pioneer - Samuel Strickland, 1804-1867".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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Fonds comprises original and reproduction materials; genealogies; research notes; photographs; manuscripts; visual works; drawings; editorial cartoons; clippings; correspondence.
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- Strickland (family) (Subject)
- Strickland, Samuel (Subject)