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Graves, Arther Garnet
Person · 1877 - 1973

Graves came to Canada in 1897 moving to Calgary. He then moved to Fort Macleod to work for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Graves began a career in municipal Calgary politics In 1905 when he was elected Alderman for Ward 3. After four years as Alderman he was appointed Commissioner. Although the position was later made elective he held it, with the exception of one year, until 1932.
Hamilton, Dorothy I.
Person

In October 1963 Dorothy Hamilton was appointed librarian of the Rare Books and Archives Department.
Holt
Person
Howay, Frederic William
Person · 1867 - 1943

Born in London, Ontario, Frederic Howay (1867-1943) moved to British Columbia as a child. He attended school in New Westminster and in 1884 he went to Victoria to write his Provincial Teachers' examinations . He then taught at Canoe Pass and Boundary Bay schools. In 1887 Howay entered Dalhousie University in Halifax to study law. While in Halifax, Howay wrote articles on law, politics, temperance, and B.C. personalities, which were published in various B .C. papers. Howay graduated with his LL.B. in 1890 and was admitted to the B.C. bar in 1891 . In 1907 he became Judge of County Court of New Westminster . Howay had a great interest in history and was a member and president of many historical associations in B .C and Canada such as the Historic Sites and Monuments Board, Champlain Society and the Royal Society of Canada.
Jackson
Person

Honourable Justice
McLean, John D.
Person

Assistant Deputy and Secretary, Department of Indian Affairs
Meyers, Con
Person

Captain of S.S. Athabasca River steamboat