Captain George Gardner Morrison fonds

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Captain George Gardner Morrison fonds

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Fonds

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MS-2-410

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  • 1871 - 1901 (Creation)
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    Morrison, George Gardner

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5 cm of textual records (3 volumes)

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(1861 - 1932)

Biographical history

George Gardner Morrison was a master mariner from Economy, Nova Scotia. He was the captain of schooners Nellie Blanche and the Nellie Carter. Morrison purchased the Nellie Carter on 29 February 1901 from Mark Phinney of West Bay, Nova Scotia.

Custodial history

Records were donated to the Dalhousie University Archives by James H. Morrison, great-grandson of George Morrison, in accession (2017-043) in October 2017.

Scope and content

Fonds contains three logbooks kept by Captain George G. Morrison and receipts and correspondence belonging to his father, James J. Morrison.

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  • English

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    English

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    Logbooks are also available on microfilm. See MS-2-410, Reel 1.

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    There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research.

    Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

    Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Dalhousie University Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.

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    Records had previously been loaned by Lorne Morrison to the Dalhousie University Archives in accession (101-80) to be microfilmed.

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    Description comes from the Dalhousie University Archives Catalog. The complete, original description is available there.

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