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Buchanan, John
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1897-1974
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John Murdoch Buchanan was born in Steveston, British Columbia and in 1917 was one of the University's earliest graduates. He went into business and, in 1928, joined British Columbia Packers Ltd. Buchanan helped to organize the Alumni Association and became its President in 1949. He served both on UBC's Senate and Board of Governors, and in 1966 he was elected Chancellor. He served as UBC Chancellor until 1969 and, in 1970, received an honorary doctorate.
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UBC Chancellor, 1966-69.
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UBCA-ARC-AUTH-422
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Unknown, Senate Memorial Tributes, John Buchanan, accessed October 2021.