Allan Erland Ritchie
(Chapleau)
Photos Source: Grandson, Allan Carl Ritchie,
Lively, ON.
Allan Ritchie was probably the first 'High-Tech
Communication Specialist' out of Moose Factory.
The tradition continues with his grandsons; Lark,
a business systems analyst at Falconbridge, Darryl, an Information Specialist
at the Ontario MNR, Allan, a service rep for Xerox, and Brian, Direcor
of Business Development at Ericsson, an international leader in wireless
communications
He worked the large part of his life as a CPR
telegraph operator at various relay points west and east of Chapleau. Allan Erland Ritchie died in May, 1961
Allan Ritchie, Chapleau Winter Carnival, Sometime in the late 1940's. Allan was noted for his proud and consistent displays of his heritage at many of Chapleau's community events. At a time when most natives shyed away from wearing culture-identifying costume, he walked in Chapleau's parades, a not-so-subtle statement of self esteem.
Allan Ritchie's Chapleau River Camp;
the last of the buildings standing on the
first Chapleau Cree Reserve
Photo taken, July , 2000 - Allan Carl Ritchie
More Pictures...
Allan Ritchie, about 1947, in the Chapleau Carnival Parade. Allan, at a time when most native people were ashamed of their heritage, annually re-affirmed his ancestry in the carnival and first of July parades. he encouraged others to join him. Sadly, few did.
Allan, July 1st 1950, about to march in Canada Day Celebrations at Chapleau.
Allan, July 1st 1950, another photo with Louise Byce (Left), unknown, Allan, one of the Bain family, and 'Pussy' McWatch.
Allan, about 1953, in his front yard, with some trout.
Allan, Ocober1954, with a large Northern Pike, Chapleau River, near the 18-mile dam.
Allan Ritchie's Certificate of baptism (From Moose Factory)- It's a large picture - have patience!
Bella Ritchie's (Sailor) Certificate of baptism (From Moose Factory)- It's a large picture - have patience!
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