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J. W. Farris fonds
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UVICSP SC355
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1964 (Creation)
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- Farris, John Wallace de Beque, 1878-1970
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2 audio cassettes
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(1878-1970)
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Born in New Brunswick, Farris attended St. Martin's Seminary and Acadia University. He gained his Ll.B, from the U. of Pennsylvania. He was called to the bar in British Columbia in 1903. In 1916 he was elected Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly of B.C. for Vancouver and held office until 1924. From 1917-1922 Farris was Attorney General and Labour Minister. He became a Senator in 1937.
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The fonds consists of two audio tapes of Reg Roy interviewing J. W. Farris. The tapes relate to the political career of George Pearkes and the government of W. L. Mackenzie King.
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Canada--Politics and government--20th century; Military history, Modern--Canada--20th century
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- King, William Lyon Mackenzie, 1874-1950 (Subject)
- Pearkes, George R. (George Randolph), 1888-1984 (Subject)
- Roy, Reginald H., 1922- (Subject)
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Revised by JF, July 18, 2013.