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James George “Jim” Blanchard
Librarian, historian. Born in Minnedosa and grew up in Brandon, he received a BA in History from Brandon University in 1969, an MA in History from University of Manitoba in 1976, and an MLS from the University of Western Ontario in 1977. He worked as a professional librarian in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, serving as a reference librarian at Winnipeg Public Library, as the Librarian of the Canadian Grain Commission, Director of Public Library Services for the Province of Manitoba, and as Head of Reference Services at Elizabeth Dafoe Library at the University of Manitoba. He was married twice and has three children. He has written extensively on the history of Manitoba. His books include:
He served as President of the Manitoba Historical Society (2000-2002). In 2019, he received a Lieutenant Governor's Award for Historical Preservation and Promotion in recognition of his work in promoting awareness of the history of Winnipeg. His articles for the Manitoba Historical Society:
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