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Purdy, Al, 1918-2000

  • Person
  • 1918-2000

Born near Wooler, Ontario, Alfred Purdy moved to Trenton, Ontario in 1920. He left high school and then worked at various occupations: in a factory, in the RCAF (1940-1945), as a store clerk, at Simon Fraser University as a visiting professor and at the Banff School of Fine Arts as a creative writing teacher (1971-1973). In 1940 Purdy published his first book, The Enchanted Echo. Purdy has also published short stories and fifteen plays and has produced radio and television programs for the CBC.

Pullen, Thomas Charles

  • Person
  • 1918-1990

Captain Thomas Charles Pullen served with the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II.

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