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- 1880-1994 (Creation)
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5 photographs. -- 0.5cm of textual records.
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Name of creator
Biographical history
George Isbister, son of Mr. & Mrs. James Isbister, grew up in Esquimalt, worked in Dockyard and Yarrows and joined the Canadian army, where he was a wireless operator and instructor in the Signal Corps. He has lived in Ontario, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. His wife, the former Vera Kirkup, died in 1983.
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Archival history
Gift of George Isbister; 1 accession donated in 1994. Originals were copied and returned to donor.
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Scope and content
Fonds consists of family photographs, views of the family pier, and one Esquimalt Public School class photo (1885). Also included is one letter documenting family history and a royal visit.
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No further accruals are expected.
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There are no restrictions on access to these records.
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Researchers are responsible for observing Canadian copyright regulations.
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English
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Accession Number 994-104.
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Created - 2022-05-25