Who's who in and from Newfoundland 1927
Richard Hibbs assembled the first Newfoundland Who's Who in order "to provide a record of the leading citizens of the Country, who in one capacity or another are contributing to its upbuilding and general welfare" (p. [17]). It contains biographical entries of living individuals with...
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| Language: | English |
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R. Hibbs
1927
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns_tools/id/27089 |
| Summary: | Richard Hibbs assembled the first Newfoundland Who's Who in order "to provide a record of the leading citizens of the Country, who in one capacity or another are contributing to its upbuilding and general welfare" (p. [17]). It contains biographical entries of living individuals with some portraits; the sequence is not alphabetical but an index is provided. The vast majority of those profiled are men. It also includes a list of Newfoundland historical events and a review of Newfoundland businesses with illustrations. Index -- Obituary -- Chief events in Newfoundland history -- Biographies -- Commercial and industrial : a review of business enterprises. Alternative titles from common name and from spine. Includes advertisements. |
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