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- Textual record
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- Source of title proper: Title based on contents of collection.
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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
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1972, 1981 (Creation)
- Creator
- Edgar Richardson
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Physical description
0.5cm textual records.
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Edgar Richardson (1878-1974) worked in a lobster canning factory owned by Will Harding from the age of 14 on an island in the Labrador region. He later moved to Sable River, Nova Scotia where, in 1972, he shared stories of his life on the Labrador coast with his neighbor W. Chris Robart who transcribed them.
Custodial history
Scope and content
Collection consists of correspondence from W. Chris Robart to THEM DAYS concerning Edgar Richardson (1981); Transcript of Reminiscences of Edgar Richardson (in his 94th year) as told to Chris Robart (1972). Covering dates of material: (1892-1902).
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Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
Donated by Chris Robart in 1981.
Arrangement
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Location of originals
Original in possession of Chris Robart.
Availability of other formats
Restrictions on access
No restrictions.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Much material in THEM DAYS Archives has copyright protection. Researchers must obtain permission from copyright holders before publication in any form.
Finding aids
File lists and subject indexes are available.
Associated materials
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
General note
Much material in this story is likely of a fictional nature, as there was never a lobster factory in Labrador. It is a possible that the story could have been about a whale or salmon operation.