Fonds MG 9.9 - Clarence Gillis fonds

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Clarence Gillis fonds

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CA BI MG 9.9

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  • 1940-1960 (Creation)
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    Gillis, Clarence

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15 cm of textual records

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(1895-1960)

Biographical history

Clarence Gillis (best known as 'Clarie') was born at Londonderry, N.S. in 1895. He and his family moved to Glace Bay and he attended local schools before going to work in the mines at a young age. Gillis was a member of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) Party and represented Cape Breton South in the House of Commons from 1940-1957. Throughout his career he worked to improve the working conditions of Cape Bretoners, and miners in particular.

Custodial history

Some records were donated by John L. MacKinnon, Joseph Steele, Doane Curtis, and Brian Tennyson. The custodial history for the remainder of the records is unknown.

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Fonds consists of correspondence, transcripts of speeches and radio broadcasts, speeches and radio broadcasts given by Gillis, notes, reports, and briefs.

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  • English

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    File list is available: MG 9.9 [http://beaton.cbu.ca/AtoM/MGs/9/MG9.9.pdf]

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