Fonds 97-017 - Gilbert C. Monture fonds

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Gilbert C. Monture fonds

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    97-017

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    • 1912-1983 (Creation)
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      Monture, Gilbert C.

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    47 cm of textual materials (2 boxes)
    10 photographs

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    (1896-1973)

    Biographical history

    Gilbert C. Monture was born on August 27, 1896 on the Six Nations Reserve, Brant County, Ontario. He was the great grandson of Joseph Brant. In 1921, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mining and Metallurgy from Queen's University. Monture enlisted in World War I as a gunner in the Royal Canadian Field Artillery. In 1923 he became editor of publications for the Dominion Department of Mines and in 1929 became chief of the Division of Mineral Economics of the Mines Branch in Ottawa. During World War II, Monture worked in the Department of Munitions and Supply. Monture resigned from government service in 1956 and was appointed vice-president of Stratmat, a Canadian minerals exploration and development company. In 1957, he received the Indian Achievement Award of the Indian Council Fire for notable contributions in his field. In 1958, he was appointed honorary chief of the Mohawk tribe of the Six Nations Reserve at Brantford. He was elected a member of the Order of Canada, and in 1966 received a Vanier Medal. Monture served on the Board of Governors of Trent University from 1966-1973, and Monture House, near Rubidge Hall, was named after him. He died on June 19, 1973 in Ottawa.

    Custodial history

    This fonds was in the custody of Mrs. Barbara Malloch before it was donated to Trent University Archives.

    Scope and content

    This fonds consists of miscellaneous personal documents relating to Gilbert Monture, including his family tree and a copy of his birth certificate. Also included are various speeches and articles by Monture, correspondence ranging from 1912-1983, newspaper clippings, miscellaneous photographs, materials relating to Pauline Johnson, correspondence and minutes relating to the Canadian Correction Association project "Indians and the Law", and documents regarding an exhibit at the Indian Hall of Fame, Canadian National Exhibition.

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    This fonds was donated by Monture's daughter, Mrs. Barbara Malloch.

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        For related records see: 75-015, 77-018, 81-018, 82-014, 89-013, 94-009, 95-005, 95-006, and 95-019.

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        Additional information re Monture located in "Trent Press Releases" box, Archives Reading Room, 1965.

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        97-017

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