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W.J. Gage, publisher and fighter against tuberculosis

Sir William Gage, about 1910. William Gage · Unknown author · 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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William James Gage, born near Brampton, joined the publisher Adam Miller and Co. in 1874 and in 1880 reorganized it as W.J. Gage and Co. Specializing in educational books, it became one of Canada’s most successful publishing houses. A philanthropist and pioneer in the fight against tuberculosis, Gage founded several free hospitals and sanatoria.

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Gage as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Sir William James Gage National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

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