Graduate Students

Bawtinhimer, R.E - M.A

The Young George Drew and His Guelph Background, 1840-1925 - Dr. James Snell, advisor

         In dealing with George Drew's early life, this thesis describes and analyses a prominent Canadian political figure during a period of relative obscurity. The topic embodies a variety of approaches in dealing with George Drew, Guelph local history, Drew's activities during World War One and his first experiences in politics. The study can assist in indicating the nature and characteristics of Guelph society, and in particular on e of its leading families.
         Chapter One goes to some length to establish an understanding of the background of the community, the social environment, family traditions, status and self-image which assisted in moulding George Drew. Chapter Two follows the description of Drew's background in dealing with his ancestors and early education. Chapter Three describes the activities of Drew's unit during the Great war, and his own part in it as far as discernable. Chapter Four explores Drew's personal life and legal career after the war until 1925. Chapter Five analyses his political career, as alderman and mayor of Guelph until 1925. Chapter Six is composed of a summary of the period and an interpretation of George Drew at the end of his early career in Guelph.