18 cm of graphic material. - 16 photographs : b&w
Fonds comprises photographs of staff, students, and activities at the Shingwauk Indian Residential School during the early 1900s, primarily during the time Rev. George King was principal at the Shingwauk School.
Photograph is of the Shingwauk Residential School in 1906 and is from file number 2011-015/001(008) in this collection.
Information about George Ley King can be found in: Biographical Index: Clergy, Students, Lay Readers & Catechists, 1830-1940 by Alan Knight
Previously part of the Principal Series. Relocated to the George Ley King fonds in 2011. Renamed the Shingwauk Residential Schools 1900s collection in 2020.
George Ley King (1863-1945) was principal of the Shingwauk Residential School from 1896-1909. George was the son of Colonel Charles Ley King of the 11th Hussars. He had three brothers: General Charles Ley King, Rev. Edward King, and Commanders Arthur and Christopher King. Rev. Edward King was the reverend of St. Thomas' Church in Toronto. Both Arthur and Christopher King were killed in World War One.
George Ley King was the registrar of the Algoma Diocesan Insurance Policies from 1903 to 1909. He married Georgina King the daughter of Judge Charles Robinson. Their son was World War Two Air Commodore Charles Ley King, MC, DFC, AFC, MID, RAF RTD.
