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1910-1973 (Creation)
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- Anderson, W. H. (Henry)
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52 cm of textual and graphic records
3 oil paintings, framed
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W.H. (Henry) Anderson was born October 17, 1911. His parents were G.H. and Lucy Anderson, and he had one brother, Eric, and one sister, Eunice. He attended Bridgeport School and Cambie School. His father had a bricklaying business, Anderson and Sons, and Henry and Eric worked for their father from a young age, eventually taking over the business from him. In 1934, Henry Anderson married Gwen Barker. They had one daughter, Sharon.
Mr. Anderson was best known in Richmond in his political capacity; he served as a councillor from 1958 to 1960, as Reeve from 1960 to 1968, and as Mayor from 1968 to 1973. From 1970 to 1971 he served as president of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM). Mr. Anderson was also very active in community organizations; he was a member of the Richmond Kiwanis club for 25 years, an honourary member of the Richmond Lions Club, and a member of the Masonic Order. He was involved in the formation of the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department and served for a time as president of the Richmond Hospital Society. In 1979, Mr. Anderson was made Freeman of The Corporation of the Township of Richmond in recognition of his dedication to the community. Henry Anderson died on February 7, 1980, aged 69 years.
Gwen Anderson was also active in the community as part of the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary, the Richmond Hospital Society, and the Richmond chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (I.O.D.E.).
Custodial history
The majority of the records were in the custody of Sharon Marshall, daughter of Henry and Gwen Anderson, prior to being donated to the Archives. One file of ephemeral material was donated by Patti Latchford, niece of Henry and Gwen Anderson.
Scope and content
Fonds consists primarily of scrapbooks and photograph albums compiled by Gwen Anderson or received from various sources and all related to Henry Anderson's political career, and to the Andersons' involvement in community organizations and events in Richmond. The scrapbooks and albums document Richmond's growth and development during Anderson's time in office, and reflect the commitment both Henry and Gwen Anderson felt toward their community. Also included in the fonds are memorabilia related to Anderson's time in office, including slide photographs of various Richmond scenes, pamphlets related to events he and his wife attended, and a sound recording of opening ceremonies at the Richmond Imperial Oil service centre. These appear to have been set aside by Gwen Anderson. In addition, the fonds includes one file of ephemeral items, such as Ladner ferry tickets, unmarked ballot sheets and a building permit, and three oil paintings given as gifts to the Andersons. Fonds is arranged in four series: 1. Scrapbooks and albums; 2. Paintings; 3. Reeve Anderson memorabilia; 4. Ephemera.
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Related records can be found in the Eric Anderson family fonds.
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- Anderson, Eric (family) (Subject)
- Anderson, W. H. (Henry) (Subject)