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Douglas Brymner, first Dominion Archivist

Douglas Brymner, March 1892 (Topley Studio). Douglas Brymner · William James Topley · 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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Douglas Brymner was Canada’s first Dominion Archivist from 1872. Over 30 years his historical judgment and tireless work did much to establish the Public Archives of Canada, forerunner of Library and Archives Canada.

Scope & context

Brymner as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Douglas Brymner National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text