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Wilcox, Elmer
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Dates of existence
1900-1982
History
Elmer Wilcox (1900-1982) was born on Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick. He loved his home, and spent many hours photographing its birds, flowers, and unique rock formations. Around 1962, Elmer and L. Keith Ingersoll (d. 1993) began a collection of natural history materials. Together they were the force behind the building of the Grand Manan Museum in 1967 to display their collections. Both men held positions on the Museum Board and worked in the museum on displays.
The collection continues to grow as articles are donated by curators, archivists, and board members as new research is published.
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Related entity
Grand Manan Museum Inc. (Formed in 1961)
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Category of relationship
associative
Dates of relationship
1967-1982
Description of relationship
Along with L. Keith Ingersoll, Elmer Wilcox was a key driving force behind the creation of the Grand Manan Museum in 1967, and both men served on the museum board and worked on museum displays.
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Ingersoll, L. Keith ([n.d.] - 1993)
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associative
Dates of relationship
ca. 1967 - 1982
Description of relationship
Around 1962, L. Keith Ingersoll and Elmer Wilcox started to collect natural historical materials, and were later driving forces behind the creation of the Grand Manan Museum in 1967.
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Grand Manan Hospital Board (Organized in 1940)
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associative
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Elmer Wilcox served as secretary of the Grand Manan Hospital Board for many years.