“Elect Don Prescott Algoma- Manitoulin Ontario New Democrats NDP” Pamphlet
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“Elect Don Prescott Algoma- Manitoulin Ontario New Democrats NDP” PamphletEntry/Object ID
2021.1379.01Description
Advertisementing pamphlet for Don Prescott's political campaign. Prescott was running for the New Democratic party to become the member of provincial parliament. The pamphlet displays all of his political promises as well as how devoted he is to the Algoma-Manitoulin district. His promises include: adequate income guarantee for farmers, as well as reducing licensing fees for light trucks having them cost the same as cars. Distinguishing Features: noneContext
Don Prescott was the son of Harold Prescott, former mayor of Capreol. Harold Prescott was born in 1911 in Killaloe Ontario, in 1938 he came to Sudbury to work for INCO. In 1941 Prescott was hired to be a locomotive fireman for Canadian National in Capreol, later he became an engineer. By 1951 he became a town councilor and in 1955 he became mayor and remained as mayor for 13 years (minus 1962-1963). He is responsible for the donation of CN engine 6077 to Capreol in Prescott park, he also is credited for designing the Capreol flag.Collection
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Capreol History