Alfred Coldwell Fowler fonds
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- Date Range
- [1890-1970]
- Collection
- Alfred Coldwell Fowler fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- GMD
- textual record
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of certificates which depict the achievements of Fowler during his life time. Fowler received certificates for his baptism and confirmation, as well as from the Town of Smithers and the Rotary Club of Smithers.
- Collection
- Alfred Coldwell Fowler fonds
- Description Level
- Fonds
- GMD
- textual record
- Fonds No.
- PF14
- Accession No.
- 1980.168
- 1981.51
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Date Range
- [1890-1970]
- History / Biographical
- Alfred Coldwell Fowler was born in Headingly, Manitoba, on January 27, 1890. He moved with his family to Armstrong, B.C. in 1905, finally settling in Smithers in 1927. He married Muriel Spencer on May 3, 1921, and together they had five children: Muriel, Mary, Jean, Robert and Joyce. Fowler was co-owner of the Smithers Lumber Yard (with Reg Collison) and bought out of the partnership in 1951. He was also President of the Chamber of Commerce and was elected Chairman of the Village Council (1952-1963). Fowler passed away in 1974 at the age of 85. For more information, see finding aid.
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of certificates which depict the achievements of Fowler during his life time. Fowler received certificates for his baptism and confirmation, as well as from the Town of Smithers and the Rotary Club of Smithers.
- Type of Record
- Archival Description