Series - Lois Creighton

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Lois Creighton

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  • 1900-1951 (Creation)

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10.7 cm of textual records and graphic material. - 5 photographs : b&w ; 11 x 7 cm and smaller. - 37 postcards

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Lois Sutherland Creighton was born on April 14, 1894. She received a B.A. in 1916 from Dalhousie University and taught in Qu'Appelle and Shaunavon, Saskatchewan before returning to Halifax in 1922 to accept a position as Latin Teacher at Bloomfield High School. When the QEII High School opened in 1942, she became the institution's senior Latin teacher. She remained in this position until her retirement in 1952.

In addition to helping with athletics, drama, and administration at the school, Lois was also active in her community. She was involved with the Red Cross and volunteered at Camp Hill Hospital. She was also a member of Dalhousie's Board of Governors, the Halifax Club of Professional and Business Women, the Women's Canadian Club, and the Dalhousie Alumni Association. Lois Creighton retired from teaching in March of 1952 and died on May 8, 1952.

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Series consists of materials created and accumulated by Lois Creighton including correspondence, a diary, Dalhousie notebooks, and various other personal documents and memorabilia.

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  • English

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