John S. Adam fonds. [1945-1980].

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John S. Adam fonds. [1945-1980].

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The fonds consists of photographs, booklets, pamphlets, and invitations collected by Brigadier Adam. It also includes ephemera from World War Two, as well as Brigadier Adam's fonds of newspaper clippings, Christmas cards, and correspondence during his term as Officer Commanding of the 25 Militia Group.

8 cm of textual records. -- 21 photographs.

University of Victoria Libraries, UVic

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SNAC Resource ID: 7968061

University of Victoria Libraries, UVic

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