Fonds SCA316-GA352 - R. Forbes & Co. Ltd. film

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Title proper

R. Forbes & Co. Ltd. film

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  • Source of title proper: Title from content of the fonds.

Level of description

Fonds

Reference code

SCA316-GA352

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Physical description area

Physical description

1 film reel : 16 mm

Archival description area

Name of creator

(1888-1928)

Administrative history

In 1874 Robert Forbes of Scotland purchased the Randall, Farr & Co. Woollen Mill on Queen St. West in Hespeler. The company was incorporated in 1888 as R. Forbes & Co. Ltd. with Robert's sons George and James serving as president and company ... »

Scope and content

File consists of one film reel showing the exterior and operations of the R. Forbes Co. woollen mill in Hespeler (Cambridge), Ontario. The mill would later become the Dominion Woollen and Worsted Mill.

Notes area

Immediate source of acquisition

Donated in 2017.

Availability of other formats

Film available for viewing via the Waterloo Digital Library.

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

Public Domain

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