Journals of James Bowman, Oct. 31, 1886-Jan. 1944. 1886- 1944.

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Journals of James Bowman, Oct. 31, 1886-Jan. 1944. 1886- 1944.

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Handwritten journals give details of Bowman's cattle breeding and sales, his prizes, the innumerable visitors to the farm, as well as the general daily routines which included Suffolk Down sheep and Clydesdale horse raising, and growing grain and root vegetables as cattle feed. They also give a detailed history of the development of a large and extended family, as well as his involvement in the life of the city of Guelph at local churches, the school board (trustee of Macdonald Consolidated School for 27 years), O.A.C., and his dealings with local professionals and businesses.

4 boxes, 13 items, 16 photographs, 1 file.

University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library

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