Fiorenza Johnson Drew Collection

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Collection of newspaper clippings concerning George Drew's political career, Tata, opera, Edward Johnson and Fiorenza Johnson Drew, postcards kept by Fiorenza, regalia concerning George Drew, correspondence, telegrams, school records biographical notes, program of unveiling of historical plaque commemorating Edward Johnson in Riverside Park, Guelph.

Fiorenza Johnson is the daughter of Edward Johnson and Beatrice D’Arneiro.  She married George Drew of Guelph, former Mayor of Guelph, Premier of Ontario, Canada High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and the 1st Chancellor of the University of Guelph (1965-1970).  They had 2 children (Sandra) Lady Alexandra Scholey of London, England and Edward Drew of Toronto.

Dates

1872-1969

Types of Materials

  • Artifacts
  • Photographs
  • Published Material
  • Unpublished Material and Manuscripts

Extent

9.1 m

How to Access This Resource

XR1 MS A435-XR1 MS A440, XR2 MS A101

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