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Notes of Mrs. Gordon Cowan on the Rettie family of Truro, Nova Scotia
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- Textual record
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MS-2-173, SF Box 14, Folder 7
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[1966]-[1967] (Creation)
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1 cm of textual records (1 folder)
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Biographical history
Mrs. Gordon Cowan (fl. 1920-1972) was the grandaughter of Captain Alexander Rose Rettie, who was shipwrecked with his vessel "Forest Chief."
Custodial history
The materials were accessioned by Dalhousie University Archives in 1972. Prior to that, the records were in the custody of Mrs. Gordon Cowan.
Scope and content
File consists of genealogical notes on the Rettie family of Truro, Nova Scotia, with a particular focus on Captain Alexander Rose Rettie and the wreck of his vessel "Forest Chief." Also included are a family tree, photocopies of research correspondence, and historical newspaper accounts.
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- English
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English.
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Permission from Mrs. Gordon Cowan is required for access to these records.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
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Further accruals are not expected.
General note
Preferred citation: Notes of Mrs. Gordon Cowan on the Rettie family of Truro, Nova Scotia, MS-2-173, SF Box 14, Folder 7, Dalhousie University Archives, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- Rettie, Alexander Rose, Captain, d. 1872 (Subject)