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William Arthur Johnson Fonds
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- Source of title proper: Title based on the documents in the fonds.
Level of description
Fonds
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Reference code
CA OSLER P139
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Physical description
2 sketchbooks
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Name of creator
(1816-1880)
Biographical history
William Arthur Johnson was born in Bombay. The Duke of Wellington was his godfather. Although intended for the army, Johnson, after migrating to Upper Canada in 1831, entered the Anglican Church. He was a curate to Archdeacon A.N. Bethune at Cobourg. However, his tractarian tendencies made him unpopular and he was made rector of St.Philip's at Etobicoke, a remote village across the river from Weston. There he established a school that was to become Trinity College School. Among Johnson's pupils was William Osler, who regarded Johnson as one of his mentors.
Custodial history
The sketchbooks were given by his son, Dr. A.J. Johnson to Dr. Harvey Cushing; and by him to the Osler Library. Old accession number 432.
Scope and content
The fonds contains two sketchbooks of coloured sketches and shows William Arthur Johnson's activities in natural sciences and microscope work.
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Availability of other formats
Slides, microfilm copies, and digital surrogates of the sketchbooks available.
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Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Items can be requested for consultation online via the Library Catalogue or by email at osler.library@mcgill.ca. Advance notice is recommended.
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Osler Database ID
4658
Osler Fonds ID
130