Memorable Manitobans: Thomas Clement “Tommy” Douglas (1904-1986)
Cleric, politician.
During his career as a cleric, he served at Knox Presbyterian Church at Carberry, among other places. He is commemorated by the Knowles-Douglas Building at Brandon University. He was awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Manitoba (1961), Brandon University (1970), and the University of Winnipeg (1984).
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Historic Sites of Manitoba: Brandon Citizens’ Science Building / Knowles-Douglas Student Union Centre (270 Eighteenth Street, Brandon)
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This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 15 October 2019
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