Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title based on the creator of the fonds.
Level of description
Repository
Reference code
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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1915-1940 (Creation)
- Creator
- Boylen, John C.
Physical description area
Physical description
7 items
Archival description area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Captain John C. Boylen was paymaster and assistant adjutant of the 127th Battalion, Queen's York Rangers during the World War I. He compiled a war diary from the weekly reports of Headquarters Officers and O.C. Companies. Boylen also wrote news articles… Read more
Custodial history
This fonds was created by Captain John C. Boylen and owned by the Honourable Leslie M. Frost who donated it to the Trent University Archives.
Scope and content
This fonds consists of seven scrapbooks of newspaper clippings relating to the history of the 127th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Forces (Queen's York Rangers) which were compiled by Captain J.C. Boylen.
Notes area
Physical condition
Some of the items in the scrapbooks are loose. Also, the bindings are very fragile. Handle with care.
Immediate source of acquisition
This fonds was donated by the Honorable Leslie M. Frost.
Restrictions on access
None
Associated materials
Associated materials located at Library and Archives Canada and the Directorate of History (Department of National Defence).
General note
The scrapbooks were originally part of the Leslie M. Frost fonds, but were removed and accessioned separately due to the access restrictions placed on the personal and political papers in the Leslie M. Frost fonds.