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7 November 1805 (Creation)
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1 cm of textual records (1 page ; 44 x 56.5 cm)
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Arlee Gale has been a long-term volunteer at the UBC Museum of Anthropology, and is a current volunteer at the West Vancouver Art Museum. She was always involved in some aspect of clothing and textiles, whether it was teaching, retail or research and consulting. While volunteering at UBC’s MOA she has held many positions including Treasurer, Internal Coordinator and President. The experience of teaching textiles and clothing courses at UBC; owning a fabric store, and working with large garment manufacturers has given Arlee extensive knowledge of textiles. She joined MOA as a volunteer hoping to work with the fabric collections and is now the co-founder of the Textile Committee at MOA. Cousin to Richard Thomas Low a federally-appointed judge in Canada. Arlee is known to be active in her community, including contributions to Senior Living magazine, donations to West Coast LEAF (Legal Education and Action Fund), the Arts Club of Vancouver Theater Company, The textile Museum of Canada, and the West Vancouver Art Museum. She is currently living in West Vancouver.
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The Times newspaper has a two page spread on the death of Lord Nelson, while the back has the regular newspaper personal ads etc. Within this two page spread it covers an account of the naval action surrounding Nelson’s death including how it was “the most cohesive victory that has been achieved by British skill and gallantry”. Within it there was also copies of admiralty notices, Nelson’s last telegraph, prose, and an abstract of the names of the petty officers killed and wounded in the action. There was also section on the Covent Garden Theater proprietors created an elegant compliment to the memory of Lord Nelson.
Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) is a British Naval Commander known for victories in battles such as the Nile in 1798 and of Trafalgar in 1805, where he was killed. He was promoted to captain in 1779 when he was 20 during the American Revolution. He was granted knighthood after the battle of Cape St. Vincent.
Vice Admiral Collingwood (1748-1810) was partnered with Lord Nelson and was Nelson’s ssuccessor in commands. At Nelson’s death Collingwood became commander-in-chief.
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MMBC off-site storage. Oversized box, 41.1.2
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- Nelson, Lord Horatio (Subject)
- Collingwood, Admiral C. (Subject)