Canadian Society for the Control of Cancer Salmon Arm Branch

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Canadian Society for the Control of Cancer Salmon Arm Branch

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        Dates of existence

        1938-1981

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        In July, 1938 an organizational meeting was held for the Canadian Society for the Control of Cancer at the Salmon Arm Hospital in Salmon Arm. Those present included Dr. A. Beech, W.H. Grant, Cyril Thomson, J.L Jackson, Mrs. C.J.R. Stirling, Dr. H. Baker, K. Hunter, C.C. Barker, Mr. Damgaard, Miss Ida Harbell and H.F. Pardy. Dr. Beech acted as Chair. The group planned a campaign for membership, printed pamphlets, raised funds and increased awareness of cancer. The organization was also known as the Salmon Arm Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society and the Shuswap Unit of the Cancer Society.

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        Salmon Arm, BC

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        MS 14 (Salmon Arm Museum)

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        • English

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