Biographical Data

Harris, Richard Colebrook

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Title Sub-Lieutenant (RCN(R))
Official Number U-32135; O-31127
 
Birth 04/07/1936 Death 26/09/2022
Place Vancouver Place Vancouver
Area BC Area BC
Country Canada Country Canada
 
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Honours OC;
Awards LLD; FRSC;
Qualifications MA; PhD;
 
Biography
In 1964 - 1968 he was Assistant Professor - U of T. In 1968 - 1971 he was Associate Professor - U of T. In 1971 - 1973 he was Associate Professor - UBC. In 1973 - 2002 he was a Professor - at UBC.
 
Military Service
He was appointed as a Naval Cadet (UNTD) RCN(R) (With seniority dated 02/01/1956). He served in HMCS Discovery for UNTD 1955-1958. He was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant RCN(R) (With seniority dated 01/07/1958). (He was released.)
 
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Anecdotes
One of Canada's eminent historical geographers, Cole Harris has been uncovering history's imprint for many years. Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, he has written seminal works on the early European settlement in Canada, on the geographies of colonialism in early British Columbia and on the relations between European immigrants and First Nations. In addition to his teaching and researching, he served as editor of the first volume of the widely acclaimed Historical Atlas of Canada. Contributing to our understanding of the evolution and special character of our nation, he has illuminated the past so that we can better understand how to move toward the future.
 
References
Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON; Bill Clearihue (Nominal List UNTD);
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2017-02-17 00:00:00

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