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0.5 cm of textual records (1 folder)
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Alfred Gould was a sea captain from Great Village, Nova Scotia. He was born in Noel, Hants County in 1841 to Matthew Gould and Ann O'Brien. His brother, Stewart Gould (1845-1915), was also a sea captain. In 1865 Alfred married Melinda McLellan. He passed away on May 30, 1896.
Custodial history
The original documents were accessioned by Dalhousie University Archives in 1971. The custodial history for this accession is unknown. The photocopied documents were accessioned in 1986, donated by Muriel Bartlett, who retained the originals.
Scope and content
File consists of business and professional correspondence from various writers, including Captain Stewart Gould (some photocopies). There is also a balance sheet (ca. 1881-1888) showing loans, payments, and ships' earnings.
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- English
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English.
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There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research.
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Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
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Preferred citation: Business correspondence and balance sheet of Captain Alfred Gould, MS-2-86, SF Box 18, Folder 31, Dalhousie University Archives, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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This file description comes from the Dalhousie University Archives Catalog. The complete, original description is available there.