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Sir Wilfred Grenfell, doctor to northern Newfoundland and Labrador

Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, about 1900.
Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, about 1900. Dr. W. Grenfell LCCN2014716940 · Bain News Service, publisher · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.
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Wilfred Grenfell, an English-born doctor and minister, gave 50 years of service to the people of northern Newfoundland and Labrador. He and those he inspired brought medical, spiritual and material aid to fishers and coastal residents, and he raised funds for projects such as the hospital at St. Anthony. The International Grenfell Association, founded in 1912, carried on his programs.

Scope & context

Grenfell as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

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Sir Wilfred Grenfell National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text