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John Firth

John Firth. This photo was taken in 1929, a few weeks after Mr. Firth received his 60 years of service pin from the Hudson's Bay Company. The pin appears on his lapel. (According to information from "Our Metis Heritage," edited by Joanne Overvold (Burger) 1976.

Photo Credit: 
Courtesy William Firth
Categories: 
History
Image Number: 
hist_1929_w001.jpg

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