William McGillivray (fl. 1954)
| William McGillivray | |
|---|---|
| Years in Thunder Bay | by 1954–at least 1955 (Lakehead yearbooks) |
| Occupation | Student |
William McGillivray was a student at Lakehead Technical Institute in 1954.[1]
Lakehead Technical Institute, 1954
| Year | School | Program | Role | Hometown | Clubs and teams | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Lakehead Technical Institute | Student | p. 17[1] |
- Named in the write-up "The Kaministiquia Route": This historical account details the fur trade routes around Lake Superior, focusing on the North West Company's transition from Grand Portage to the Kaministiquia Route following border disputes with the United States. It highlights the roles of various traders and explorers in establishing Fort William as a central hub for the Canadian fur trade.[1]
Notes
Possibly the same as William McGillivray (not confirmed).
Lakehead Technical Institute, 1955
| Year | School | Program | Role | Hometown | Clubs and teams | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Lakehead Technical Institute | Student | p. 44[2] |
- Named in the write-up "Lord Selkirk's Expedition to Fort William": This historical account details Lord Selkirk's 1816 journey from York to Fort William, including his interactions with the Nor'Westers following the Seven Oaks massacre. Upon arrival at Thunder Bay, Selkirk arrested William McGillivray and other partners, eventually purchasing the fort and its supplies.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lakehead Technical Institute Nor'Wester (1954), p. 17. Internet Archive.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lakehead Technical Institute Nor'Wester (1955), p. 44. Internet Archive.