# Charles Bruce Fergusson

_Canadian archivist (1911–1978)_

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> Charles Bruce Fergusson was a Canadian historian who served as the Provincial Archivist of Nova Scotia from 1956 to 1977. Under Fergusson's leadership, the Public Archives of Nova Scotia began a microfilm program, doubled its holdings of books and pamphlets, and saw a fivefold increase in visitors. He taught contemporary history at the Nova Scotia Technical College from 1946 to 1950, and became an associate professor of history at Dalhousie University in 1957. Fergusson authored and edited almost 100 books, articles, and pamphlets over the course of his career, the most well-known of which being Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia (1967) and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1958 (1958).

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 14 February 1911 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109855108#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Port Morien ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109855108#P19))
- **Died:** 20 September 1978 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109855108#P570))
- **Place of death:** Halifax ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109855108#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Canada ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109855108#P27))
- **Occupation:** archivist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109855108#P106))
- **Education:** Exeter College; Dalhousie University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109855108#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (since 1975); president (1957–1960); Provincial Archivist of Nova Scotia (1956–1977); chairperson; associate professor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109855108#P39))
- **Awards:** Rhodes Scholarship; Member of the Order of Canada ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109855108#P166))

## Questions

**When was Charles Bruce Fergusson born?**  
Charles Bruce Fergusson was born on 14 February 1911 in Port Morien.

**What positions has Charles Bruce Fergusson held?**  
Positions held by Charles Bruce Fergusson include: president (since 1975); president (1957–1960); Provincial Archivist of Nova Scotia (1956–1977); chairperson; associate professor.

**Where did Charles Bruce Fergusson study?**  
Charles Bruce Fergusson was educated at Exeter College, Dalhousie University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Charles Bruce Fergusson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Bruce_Fergusson) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q109855108](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109855108) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Charles Bruce Fergusson in his office 1961.jpg by Nova Scotia Information Service (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Charles_Bruce_Fergusson_in_his_office_1961.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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