Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Betty Forbes's diary.
Level of description
File
Reference code
SCA388-GA453-6-81
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
Physical description area
Physical description
2 photographs : b&w ; 14 x 9 cm or smaller
Archival description area
Name of creator
(1924-2013)
Biographical history
Millicent Elizabeth "Betty" Forbes was born in Hespeler, Ontario on July 10, 1924 alongside her twin sister, Peg, to parents Millicent Lyall and George Alexander Forbes. Betty grew up at the Forbes family estate, Hillhead, in Hespeler and attended Bishop ... »
Scope and content
A diary containing daily entries written by Betty Forbes in 1950. Several entries describe Betty’s work as a nurse, family events, and holidays. The diary includes press clippings, invitations, telegrams, postcards, two photographs of unknown individuals,... »
Notes area
Immediate source of acquisition
Donated by Janet Land in 2019.
Language of material
- English
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Control area
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Described by SGL December 2020.
Revised by NM January 2021.
Language of description
- English