Lot 399
William Perkins Bull (1870-1948)
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William Perkins Bull's interest in history was spurred when he assembled a library of rare books by Canadian authors. He began a study of Peel County's history that eventually grew into ten published volumes on Peel's cultural and natural history.
Perkins Bull was considered ahead of his time in recognizing the historical value of oral and written accounts, photographs, everyday objects and the built environment. He collected pioneer artefacts and Canadian art and much of his collection, including his research, is preserved at the Peel Heritage Complex in Brampton, Ontario.