William Lyon Mackenzie King seasonal card

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Media Type
Text
Item Type
Cards
Description
William Lyon Mackenzie King Christmas thank you card.
Notes
William Lyon Mackenzie King (December 17, 1874 – July 22, 1950) was the longest serving prime minister in Canadian history, serving in 1921–1926, 1926–1930, and 1935–1948. King was born in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario to John King and Isabella Grace Mackenzie. His maternal grandfather was William Lyon Mackenzie, first mayor of Toronto and leader of the Upper Canada Rebellion in 1837. King completed public and high school in Kitchener before attending the University of Toronto where he earned a BA, MA, and LLB. He continued his studies at Harvard University, where he earned an MA and a PhD. King was first elected to Parliament in a 1908 by-election, and re-elected in the 1909 by-election. He was appointmented Canada's first Minister of Labour. In 1919 he became Leader of the Liberal Pary. King retired in 1948, and died in 1950.
Date of Original
Between 1923 and 1950
Image Dimensions
Image Width: 9
Image Height: 6
Subject(s)
King, William Lyon Mackenzie
Collection
William Lyon Mackenzie King collection
Language of Item
English
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Recommended Citation
Wilfrid Laurier University Archives & Special Collections
Reproduction Notes
S718 Disc1
Contact
Wilfrid Laurier University Library
Email:libarch@wlu.ca
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Full Text

With many thanks for your Christmas Greetings and best wishes for the New Year.

Mr. W. L. Mackenzie King

Laurier House,

Ottawa, Canada.

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