Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
John Wigmore collection
General material designation
Textual record
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Collection
Reference code
RC0887
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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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1942-1944 (Creation)
- Creator
- Wigmore, John G.
Physical description area
Physical description
2 cm of textual materials
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Archival description area
Name of creator
(fl. 1939-1945)
Biographical history
John G. Wigmore was the son of Thomas B. Wigmore of Thorold, Ontario and served as a Leading Aircraftman with the RCAF during the Second World War. His older brother William (Bill) C. Wigmore was a Squadron Leader and flew in England, Gibraltar and Malta and was mentioned in dispatches.
Custodial history
Scope and content
The collection consists of forty-five letters from John Wigmore to his parents, plus two additional letters from his brother Bill, written between 1942-44.
Notes area
Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
The collection (2015-020) was acquired from Gord Russell in April 2015.
Arrangement
The letters are organized chronologically.
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Restrictions on access
There are no access restrictions.
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Finding aids
The collection is in Box G043.
Associated materials
Accruals
Further accruals are not expected.
