Diplomas of John Henry Rivers (J.H. Rivers); genealogical file

Scope and Content: Certificate - Midwifery practive at the Toronto General Hospital (1896) Diploma of Bachelor of Medicine, University of Toronto (1896) [in Latin] Diploma of Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery, Collegium S.S. Trinitatis APUD Torontonenses (1896) [in Latin] File 20141080 contains materials of …

History Biographical: John Henry Rivers was born in 1868 in Ontario.Dr. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto in 1896. He married Charlotte (Lottie) Hill in 1897. In 1902, he moved to Alberta and settled in Raymond to become the first medical doctor in the community. In 1910, he moved to Lethbridge. He was the first warden of the Provincial Jail in served in this capacity from 1911 to 1923. More detailed information can be found in the genealogical file.

Scope and Content: Certificate - Midwifery practive at the Toronto General Hospital (1896) Diploma of Bachelor of Medicine, University of Toronto (1896) [in Latin] Diploma of Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery, Collegium S.S. Trinitatis APUD Torontonenses (1896) [in Latin] File 20141080 contains materials of genealogical research conducted by Charlotte Swanson and Joanne Nemeth, granddaughters and donors of the records. Commemorative medal from the Viaduct Lodge #53 of the Oddfellows with J.H. Rivers name was offered to the Collections.