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Dorothy and John Dobson's research notes about the O'Brien family
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MS-2-679, SF Box 31, Folder 31; SF Box 99, Folder 3
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0.5 cm of textual records
4 photographs : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm or smaller
4 photographs : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm or smaller
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Name of creator
(1923 - 2015)
Biographical history
Dorothy Dobson and her husband John researched and wrote about maritime subjects. Her publications include The Story of the Brigantine Rover (1996).
Custodial history
Records were donated to the Dalhousie University Archives by Dorothy and John Dobson in three accessions: (29-95) on 9 June 1995; (60-97) on 6 November 1997; and (42-98) on 11 June 1998.
Scope and content
File comprises Dorothy and John Dobson's research records and notes about the O'Briens, a family of Nova Scotia master mariners. There are also photographs of the schooner Lilian E. Kerr.
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- English
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English
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There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research.
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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: [Identification of item], Dorothy and John Dobson's research notes about the O'Brien family, MS-2-679, Box [box number], Folder [folder number], Dalhousie University Archives, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.