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G.W. McFarlen, Civ 1888

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George Walter McFarlen was a student at the School of Practical Science from 1885 until 1888, when he graduated with a diploma in Civil Engineering.

 

The SPS graduating class of 1888 was large with 16 students completing their diplomas. Can you spot J. Galbraith in the photo? How about W.H. Ellis? 

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Graduating Class Photo, 1888. George Walter McFarlen is in the back row, fourth from the right. UTARMS, B1980-0022/0004P.

These pages of sketches are from one of McFarlen's notebooks, created from 1886-87, during his second year as a student in civil engineering.

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Framing of south elevation of a building, 1886. UTARMS, B1980-0022/001(05), p.3.

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Framing of south eleveation of a building, 1886. UTARMS, B1980-0022/001(05), p.5.

A Sampling of Students
G.W. McFarlen, Civ 1888