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- 1982 (Creation)
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Biographical history
Betsy Boyce was born in Hamilton, Ontario, on 27 March 1913, to William Carr and Elizabeth (Ralston). She graduated in constitutional studies from McMaster University in 1933 as the gold medallist, and attended Osgoode Hall Law School until 1935. She was active in the Hastings County Historical Society, serving for many years as picture archivist, as well as the University Women's Club in Toronto and Belleville, Amnesty International and the New Democratic Party. She was the author of The Rebels of Hastings and The Accidental Prime Minister (Mackenzie Bowell), and articles on Louis Riel and other historical subjects.
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Donated by Betsey Boyce in 1982.
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This file contains a copy of an article titled "The Rebellion in Hastings - a new look at the 1837-38 Rebellion in Hastings County, based on the Rebellion Losses claims of 1845", written by Betsy Boyce, Hastings County Historical Society.