MSS SC 83

Title: Donald E. Guard fonds

Dates: [1950?]

Extent: 0.5 cm of textual records

Biographical Sketch: Donald E. Guard was a volunteer who helped clean up after the 1950 Red River Flood waters began to recede.

Custodial History: The fonds was donated to Archives & Special Collections in 1993 by Mr. Guard's sister, B.I. Gregg.

Scope and Content: The fonds consists of one five page letter written by Mr. Guard stating the effects of the 1950 Red River flood on the Elm Park area of Winnipeg. His comments illustrate the nature of the damage suffered by many Winnipeggers, the areas hardest hit, and recommendations for a Red River Floodway.

Source of Supplied Title: Title based on provenance of fonds.

Restrictions: There are no restrictions on this material.

Related Material: Red River Flood fonds (MSS SC 90)

Finding Aid: Finding aid is currently unavailable.