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Alexander Manson fonds
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Legal Career

Series consists of records related to Manson’s participation in the legal field and his legal career both in Prince Rupert and in Vancouver. These records date from the period during which Manson worked as a lawyer as well as during his later judicial career and after his retirement.

This series has been arranged into three subseries: Manson's involvement with law societies and bar associations, Manson's law firm, and advocacy on behalf of others.

Law Societies & Bar Associations

Subseries consists of records related to Manson's participation in law societies and bar associations in Canada and British Columbia. These records date from after he became a judge.

These records include meeting minutes, memoranda, memorabilia, and correspondence.

Law Firm

Subseries consists of records related to Manson's law firm and legal practise. This subseries includes records created both while Manson was based in Prince Rupert as well as after he had relocated to Vancouver. The records in this subseries predominantly pertain to the operation of the firm, such as purchasing furniture, rather than to specific legal cases.

These records include legal documents created by the firm, legal cases and court proceedings, financial records (including profits, budgets, and taxes), and correspondence.

Legal Advocacy

Subseries consists of records related to Manson aiding others with legal matters. The records in this subseries were produced toward the end of Manson's career and after his retirement. These records often pertain to immigration issues, such as communication with governmental departments on behalf of a gardener trying to bring his family over from Hong Kong.

These records include financial records, insurance policies, and correspondence.

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