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William B. Malloch Fonds
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- Source of title proper: Based on the documents in the fonds.
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Fonds
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Reference code
CA OSLER P069
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1863-1870 (Creation)
- Creator
- Malloch, William Bell, 1845-1881
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Physical description
3 cm of textual records
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Name of creator
(1845-1881)
Biographical history
Born in Perth, Ontario, William Bell Malloch was a medical doctor employed by the Hudson's Bay Company from 1869 to 1878. Although stationed at Moose Factory he made trips to other posts whenever his medical expertise was required. Malloch received his M.D.,C.M. from McGill in 1867.
Custodial history
Old accession number 169.
Scope and content
The fonds contains two significant bodies of material representing the life of William B. Malloch. The original accession documents Malloch's life as a medical student at McGill and the links he kept with his alma mater, 1863-1870. These materials include admission cards, programmes, certificates, examination copies, newspaper clippings and an indenture of apprenticeship. The second body of contains medical instruments and documents from Malloch's professional life. A number of Indigenous artifacts collected by Malloch while travelling in the Artic regions of Canada were transferred to the McCord Museum (2024).
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Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
2025 accession: donated by Christopher Irving Malloch, MD.
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Language of material
English
Script of material
Language and script note
English.
Location of originals
Indigenous artifacts collected by William B. Malloch and donated by Christopher Irving Malloch, MD, were transferred to the McCord Museum, June 2025.
Availability of other formats
Indigenous artifacts collected by William B. Malloch and donated by Christopher Irving Malloch, MD, were transferred to the McCord Museum have been digitized by McGill with permission of the McCord Museum.
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Items can be requested for consultation online via the Library Catalogue or by email at osler.library@mcgill.ca. Advance notice is recommended.
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Alternative identifier(s)
Osler Database ID
4588
Osler Fonds ID
59
Osler Alternate ID
P69