Identity area
Reference code
CA ON00156 2009-15/3
Title
Scrapbook of newspaper clippings about John Elliott
Date(s)
- 1907-1929 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 volume
Context area
Name of creator
(1864-1933)
Biographical history
John Elliott was born in Ireland in January 1864. He arrived in Canada in 1880 and worked as a bank clerk. By 1911 he was the manager of the Standard Bank in Belleville, Ontario, living at 58 Commercial Street (later named Highland Avenue). He was active in the community, serving as president of the Board of Trade and chair of the Board of Education. He died in 1933.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Printed 'General Ledger Balance Book, The Standard Bank of Canada' used as a scrapbook of newspaper articles featuring John Elliott's activities in Belleville as a bank manager, president of the Board of Trade, and chair of the Board of Education.