Ferguson, Robert George (Dr.)

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Ferguson, Robert George (Dr.)

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Dates of existence

1883-1964

History

Dr. Ferguson graduated from the Manitoba Medical School in 1916, while in medical school he interned under Dr. Steward a the Ninette Sanatorium. Dr. Ferguson was appointed Medical Superintendent of the Fort San Sanatorium in 1917 and retired from the League in 1948. During this time he resided at Fort San with his wife Helen and their 7 children.

Places

South Joliette, North Dakota (born)
Manitoba College of Medicine
Ninette Sanatorium, Manitoba
Fort San, Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan
Echo Lake, Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan
Balfour Apartments, Regina, Saskatchewan

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Functions, occupations and activities

Medical Doctor
Sanatorium Superintendent
Director of Medical Services
President of the Saskatchewan Medical Association
Member of the University of Saskatchewan Senate

Honours:
Order of the British Empire
Chief Muskeke-O-Kemacan (Great White Physician) by the Qu'Appelle Valley Indigenous Peoples
Doctor of Laws (Honorary) from the University of Saskatchewan
Honorary Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion
Charles Mickle Fellowship, University of Toronto

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Related entity

Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League (1911-1987)

Identifier of related entity

SCN00293

Category of relationship

hierarchical

Dates of relationship

1917-1948

Description of relationship

Dr. Ferguson was appointed Medical Superintendent of the Fort San Sanatorium in 1917 and retired from the League in 1948.

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Ninette Sanatorium (1909-1972)

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Category of relationship

hierarchical

Dates of relationship

[1915]

Description of relationship

While in medical school, R.G. Ferguson interned at the Ninette Sanatorium under Dr. Stewart, even taking over management of Ninette while Dr. Stewart travelled.

Related entity

Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis Commission (1921-1922)

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Category of relationship

associative

Dates of relationship

1921-1922

Description of relationship

Dr. Ferguson was a member of the Commission.

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Hamilton, Thomas Wilfred (Dr.) (August 29, 1894 - September 3, 1946)

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Category of relationship

hierarchical

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Hamilton, Thomas Wilfred (Dr.)

is the subordinate of

Ferguson, Robert George (Dr.)

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Supervisor

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Boughton, Harvey Crawford (Dr.) (April 16, 1889 - May 26, 1970)

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hierarchical

Type of relationship

Boughton, Harvey Crawford (Dr.)

is the subordinate of

Ferguson, Robert George (Dr.)

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Kirkby, Robert Wellesley (Dr.) (September 12, 1895 - October 24, 1976)

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Category of relationship

hierarchical

Type of relationship

Kirkby, Robert Wellesley (Dr.)

is the subordinate of

Ferguson, Robert George (Dr.)

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Barnett, George Dudley (Dr.) (1915-1982)

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temporal

Type of relationship

Barnett, George Dudley (Dr.)

is the successor of

Ferguson, Robert George (Dr.)

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Ferguson, Helen (1892-[1981])

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Category of relationship

family

Type of relationship

Ferguson, Helen

is the spouse of

Ferguson, Robert George (Dr.)

Dates of relationship

July 5, 1916 - 1948

Description of relationship

Married July 5, 1916 until the death of Dr. Ferguson in 1948.

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National Research Council (NRC)

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Category of relationship

associative

Type of relationship

National Research Council (NRC)

is the associate of

Ferguson, Robert George (Dr.)

Dates of relationship

Description of relationship

The National Research Council approved and funded Dr. Ferguson's research on the B.C.G. Vaccine.

Related entity

Simes, Austin B. (Dr.) ([1930-1960])

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Category of relationship

associative

Type of relationship

Simes, Austin B. (Dr.)

is the associate of

Ferguson, Robert George (Dr.)

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Stewart, David Alexander (Dr.) (February 15, 1878 - February 16, 1937)

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Category of relationship

associative

Type of relationship

Stewart, David Alexander (Dr.)

is the friend of

Ferguson, Robert George (Dr.)

Dates of relationship

1917-1937

Description of relationship

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Sources

Lung Saskatchewan Archives

R.G. Ferguson, Crusader Against Tuberculosis, by C. Stuart Houston.

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