John Bartlett Angel
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John Bartlett Angel CM
(1913–1993) born St. John’s
, Newfoundland
, Canada
, recipient of the Order of Canada for his work in the improvement of education and welfare in Newfoundland
through his voluntary service to the province of Newfoundland.
Angel is the fourth-generation president of the United Nail and Foundry Company Limited, of St. John's, Newfoundland. Angel's mother was Mary Elizabeth Bartlett, sister of Captain Robert Bartlett. Angel was a member of the following northern expeditions on the Effie M. Morrissey
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These are some of the other accomplishments and awards that Angel has received:
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
(1913–1993) born St. John’s
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
, Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, recipient of the Order of Canada for his work in the improvement of education and welfare in Newfoundland
Dominion of Newfoundland
The Dominion of Newfoundland was a British Dominion from 1907 to 1949 . The Dominion of Newfoundland was situated in northeastern North America along the Atlantic coast and comprised the island of Newfoundland and Labrador on the continental mainland...
through his voluntary service to the province of Newfoundland.
Angel is the fourth-generation president of the United Nail and Foundry Company Limited, of St. John's, Newfoundland. Angel's mother was Mary Elizabeth Bartlett, sister of Captain Robert Bartlett. Angel was a member of the following northern expeditions on the Effie M. Morrissey
Effie M. Morrissey
The Effie M. Morrissey was a schooner skippered by Robert Bartlett that made many scientific expeditions to the Arctic, sponsored by American museums, the Explorers Club and the National Geographic Society. It also helped survey the Arctic for the United States Government during World War II...
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- 1931 - Norcross-Bartlett expedition to North East GreenlandGreenlandGreenland is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Though physiographically a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has been politically and culturally associated with Europe for...
, - 1932 - Peary Memorial expedition to North West Greenland,
- 1933 - Norcross-Bartlett expedition to Foxe BasinFoxe BasinNot to be confused with Fox Bay, Falkland IslandsFoxe Basin is a shallow oceanic basin north of Hudson Bay, in Nunavut, Canada, located between Baffin Island and the Melville Peninsula...
, - 1935 - Bartlett expedition to North West Greenland,
These are some of the other accomplishments and awards that Angel has received:
- Canadian Centennial MedalCanadian Centennial MedalThe Canadian Centennial Medal is a commemorative medal struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1967 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation and was awarded to Canadians who were recommended by governments and professional, educational and cultural associations, as well as...
, - honorary life membership, Canadian Cancer SocietyCanadian Cancer SocietyThe Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based charitable organization of volunteers whose mission is to eradicate cancer and enhance the quality of life of those living with the disease....
, - life membership, Association of Professional Engineers of Newfoundland,
- honorary Doctor of Engineering Degree, Memorial University of NewfoundlandMemorial University of NewfoundlandMemorial University of Newfoundland, is a comprehensive university located primarily in St...
, - member, Order of CanadaOrder of CanadaThe Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
, - gold medal award, Canadian Council of Professional EngineersCanadian Council of Professional EngineersThe Canadian Council of Professional Engineers , operating with the business name of Engineers Canada, is the national organization of the 12 provincial and territorial associations that regulate the practice of engineering in Canada...
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