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1883-1890, 1977 (Creation)
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1 cm textual records
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Biographical history
Thomas L. Blake (March 22, 1843-October 2, 1935) was born in Hamilton Inlet, Labrador to Lydia (Brooks) and William Blake Jr. He kept a diary detailing life and social conditions in Labrador from 1883-1890. Thomas had never been to school and was taught to read and write by his mother who had been taught by her father, Ambrose Brooks. Thomas spent time in Nova Scotia where he attended day school. Later he taught night school in Labrador at Lester's Point. Throughout his life Thomas Blake was a trapper and a fisherman and had four wives.
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Scope and content
Collection consists of typewritten copy of the diary of Thomas L. Blake kept between 1883 and 1890; and a photocopy of Blake's handwritten original diary.
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Records were copied and donated by Flora Baikie in 1977
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Originals in possession of the Baikie family
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No restrictions.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Much material in THEM DAYS Archives has copyright protection. Researchers must obtain permission from copyright holders before publication in any form.
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Associated materials
Them Days publications; LIBRARY: "The Diary of Thomas L. Blake 1883-1890"; Blake genealogy file; photograph collection
NOTE: Thomas Blake's diary has been published by Them Days
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
2016-03-04
Language of description
- English